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"It seems that the rebels found the chaos of transition more difficult to accept than the tyranny they had known before. They joyfully welcomed back authority-even oppressive authority-for it was less painful for them than uncertainty."
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"The disciplined rule our world."
"Challenge authority, the authority of your own rational convictions."
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"Knowledge imparts a sense of authority. It will help you stand out and give you an edge over your competition."
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