Definitions: (1) having or proceeding from accurate knowledge; (2) asserting control; commanding
People Who Exemplify This Quality: Parents
Too Far: dictatorial
Quotes:
• We all dream dreams of unity, of purity; we all dream that there’s an authoritative voice out there that will explain things, including ourselves. — Junot Diaz (1968-) Dominican-American writer
• You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility. — Byron Leslie Dorgan (1942-) American author, politician, & businessman
Symbols: 1) the fist; 2) the hand