"权威不是某人“拥有”的一种品质，就像他拥有财产或身体特质一样。权威是指一种人际关系，其中一个人将另一个人视为优于自己的人。"
— Erich Fromm
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Simplified Meaning:
Authority isn't something you can own like a car or a physical trait like height. Think of it like respect or leadership. When we say someone has authority, it means other people see them as someone in charge or someone to look up to. For example, a teacher in a classroom has authority because students listen and believe what they say. The teacher's authority comes from the students choosing to see them as knowledgeable and in control. So, if you want to have authority, it's about building trust and showing you deserve to be followed or respected, not about having something other people don't.
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