Authority rests not on force alone, but on the belief that i... - Max Weber

This quote is attributed to Max Weber.

"Authority rests not on force alone, but on the belief that it is legitimate."

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Sociologist German 1864–1920

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"Science is the vocation for those who have the calling."

"He who seeks to influence others must be willing to be influenced."

"In the end, man does not live by bread alone."

"Power without control is just destruction."

"Power is not about control, it's about influence"

"The world doesn't need me to be the hero. It just needs me to be dangerous."

"The claws come out when I need them to."