John Dewey: “The result was formulated as the discovery of the individual.”

There are even those who hold that the presumption is always that social loss will result from agents of the public doing anything which could be done by persons in their private capacity.

It rules but it does not regulate; for its rule is confined to receipt of tribute and ceremonial deference.

But in this respect he does not differ from those explicitly designated public officials who have also been known to betray the interest committed to them instead of faithfully representing it.

The relationships of husband and wife, parent and children, older and younger children, friend and friend, are the bonds from which authority proceeds.