Theodore A. Bingham Quotes

He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander.

Those who can, must obey.

Woe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is.

Who has not served cannot command.

To be clear... no one is above the law.

I don't mind how much my Ministers talk, so long as they do what I say.

Laws are to be enforced justly but firmly, with an iron hand. This is the case anywhere, even in a family.

Obedience of the law is demanded; not asked as a favor.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

Do not have any doubt that I will apply the law over whoever is responsible for not complying with the law.

The man whose authority is recent is always stern.

In the Navy when you say right full rudder and everyone goes right. It's wonderful. In the private sector [and government] no one pays any attention to you.

Trust your leaders and you will enjoy the fruits of your obedience.

The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.

We have a great many chiefs and headmen but, be they ever so great, they must all abide by the laws ... These laws are not made for any person in particular but for all.

It is one thing to persuade, another to command …

No one is able to rule unless he is also able to be ruled.

If you will not enforce the law, I will.

We inspector generals have the power of the pen, the power to persuade. But we do not have the authority to implement our recommendations or prosecute wrong-doing.

From day one, I told people there are consequences for not abiding by the law.

He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled.

A law is a law, and it has to be respected.

Nobody, no family, is above the law.

I always accept the decisions of the coach.

Why have a rule if you're not going to enforce it?