Orders Quotes
Lines on authority, hierarchy, and independence
This page gathers quotes about orders, from praising the wisdom behind a decision to the formal phrasing used in English orders of knighthood.
The Obama administration has issued numerous orders essentially suspending deportations, prompting a major spike in illegal crossings.
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It even has the same phraseology as the English orders of knighthood, companions and this sort of thing.
Of course the orders all converge backward in time, to different degrees.
Administration Quotes
An extraordinary affair. I gave them their orders and they wanted to stay and discuss them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What different senses of orders do these quotes cover?
They range from praising wise decisions to formal titles of knighthood and a flat refusal to take direction from others.
Is there a quote praising a wise decision?
Yes, one quote says the outcome showed just how wise the original orders truly were.
Does a quote mention knighthood?
Yes, one line compares certain phrasing to the English orders of knighthood and their companions.
Is there a quote with a more abstract or scientific angle?
Yes, one quote reflects on how orders converge backward in time to differing degrees, a more philosophical framing.
Does any quote reject taking orders altogether?
Yes, one speaker states plainly they could never take orders from anyone. See also Administration Quotes.
Another line reflects on orders converging backward through time, while one flatly refuses ever to take orders from anyone.
