Richard Seymour Quotes

For years it never occurred to me to question the judgment of those in charge at the studio.

Woe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is.

We all learn submission because we all have 'bosses', whether we're presidents of companies or not. The easiest place to learn it is in family.

Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.

I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.

Trust your leaders and you will enjoy the fruits of your obedience.

I'm not going to kiss any rings from anybody.

I always accept the decisions of the coach.

I don't mind following good leaders.

The coach is the boss at the end of the day. I do whatever he tells me and don't ask questions.

My father figures were my coaches.

Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.

I'm just as famous as my mentor... but that's still the boss don't get sent for

When People magazine called me, I did the job on Ansel. I'm older than Ansel and he has to mind me.

I definitely did look up to John. We all looked up to John. He was older and he was very much the leader; he was the quickest wit and the smartest.

Authority is not a quality one person 'has', in the sense that he has property or physical qualities. Authority refers to an interpersonal relation in which one person looks upon another as somebody superior to him.

Learn to obey before you command.

I get a lot of advice from Mark Harmon, and I take it all to heart because I respect the heck out of him.

Never give an order that can't be obeyed.

I feel like I have so many middle-aged women who look up to me.

Authority doesn't work without prestige, or prestige without distance.

Playing for Yogi is like playing for your father; playing for Billy is like playing for your father-in-law.

Great men always pay deference to greater.

But I don't really see myself as a role model. I'm not a dictator, or someone who wants to be adored!

If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.