Quotes related to Romans 13:1
We preach the virtues of democracy abroad. We must practice its duties here at home. Voting is the first duty of democracy.
— Lyndon B. Johnson
It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs.
— Albert Einstein
True leaders respect and honor authority but are comfortable in its presence.
— Myles Munroe
Our new faith-based laws have removed government as a roadblock to people of faith who hear the call.
— George W. Bush
There is no such thing as separation of church and state. It is merely a figment of the imagination of infidels.
— WA Criswell
I believe this notion of separation of church and state was the figment of some infidel's imagination.
— WA Criswell
Mass civil disobedience was for the attainment of independence.
— Mahatma Gandhi
If I lived in a Communist country today where certain principles dear to the Christian faith are suppressed, I believe I would openly advocate disobeying these anti-religious laws.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Further, it is evident that if pope or other superior command the priest not to preach, who is disposed to do so (as has been said), or the rich not to give alms, the inferior ought not to obey. Wherefore, depending on this command of the Lord, I have not obeyed Pope Alexander's command in regard to not preaching and hence will humbly bear excommunication, confident that I will secure to myself the benediction of my God.
— Jan Hus
I'm highly political. I spend an awful lot of time in the U.S. trying to influence decision-makers. But I don't feel in tune with British politics.
— Jane Goodall
Beware the abuse of Power. Both by those we disagree with, as well as those we may agree with
— Ben Carson
No dumping allowed. Trespassers will be violated." I used to laugh every time I drove by the sign. This wasn't a homemade sign. It was a professionally made metal sign posted by a city in Oklahoma (I won't tell you which one). It was even the fancy kind with fluorescent letters that could be easily seen at night.
— Dutch Sheets