Legitimacy

“Who is speaking about it? Who has the right and the credentials to produce it, describe it, comment upon it, or at least present opinions about it?”

“Os políticos me incomodam, porque os políticos não me representam, não me contemplam.”

“Sou monarquista da gema; porém não conspiro contra as instituições, nem contra vosso governo.”

“I am delighted to have won this award, especially given the stringent examination process employed by the Academy in selecting the winners.”

“For "liberty" to mean anything, it should only be limited as necessary and by law.”

“Thus the Son of Heaven is chosen by the people.”