Obedience

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Resist much, obey little.

Leaves of Grass
When obedience is so impious, revolt is a necessity
Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves
Through obedience learn to command
He who obeys with modesty appears worthy of being some day a commander
Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love
Obedience alone gives the right to command
Certainly one of the highest duties of the citizen is a scrupulous obedience to the laws of the nation. But it is not the highest duty.
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