Quote by John Geddes

...true authority is not based on control - it's based on truth...

...true authority is not based on control - it's based on tr

Summary

This quote suggests that being in a position of authority does not imply having control over others. Instead, true authority stems from the possession and expression of truth. It implies that genuine authority is gained by having accurate knowledge, wisdom, and being sincere in one's actions and words. In this context, the quote promotes the idea that being truthful and having integrity are the real sources of influence and authority, rather than relying on manipulation or exerting power over others. True authority lies within knowing and speaking the truth.

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Truth Authority

By John Geddes

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