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Authority Figures Quotes

On trusting, fearing, and answering to authority

These authority figures quotes trace a range of feelings, from lingering discomfort left by a strict father to nervous assumptions about what a boss silently thinks. That tension is worth pairing with Afraid quotes for a fuller picture.

I've always respected the authority figures in my life, including my coaches.

Quotes by Richard Seymour

I've always had trouble with male authority figures because my father was such a martinet.

Quotes by Molly Ivins

People are so afraid of authority figures and doctors are authority figures.

Quotes by Martha Beck

That's my main flaw: I always think authority figures or my boss is going to think something I do is funny. And usually they don't.

Quotes by Jimmy Kimmel

Abuse Quotes

I don't respond to authority figures who abuse their authority.

Quotes by J. K. Simmons

Now they call in all of the authority figures they can find and hire them - the cost has gone up. The picture may or may not get better, but definitely, it gets more cumbersome.

Quotes by Don Bluth

Before people break the law, they need strong families - adult authority figures and the love of the family. When they step over the line, I'm a Tory. I believe in tough responses, in the law coming down on people...

Quotes by David Cameron

Fame doesn't redeem you. It takes a long time to get there, and when you're finally there, you realise you still have authority figures telling you what to do.

Quotes by Cyndi Lauper

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these authority figures quotes describe?
They cover mixed feelings toward people in positions of power, from lingering discomfort around a strict father to genuine respect for trusted coaches.
Do any quotes mention fear of authority?
Yes, one entry describes how people can feel afraid of authority figures generally, giving doctors as a specific example of that anxiety.
Is workplace authority discussed here?
One speaker admits assuming their boss silently judges their humor, a common worry about how authority figures perceive us at work.
Why do readers search for authority figures quotes?
People look for these quotes to process complicated feelings toward parents, bosses, and other figures of power in their lives.
What related collections can I browse next?
Explore Afraid quotes for more on fear, or Abuse quotes for a harder look at power dynamics.

Not every entry is uneasy, though, since one speaker names coaches among the authority figures they have genuinely respected. Explore more on power and trust with Abuse quotes or Always quotes.