[T]hough governors have the heaviest burden laid on their shoulders, subordinates that are under subjection think their burden the heaviest, and are loathe to bear it, and most willingly to cast it away. For naturally there is in everyone much pride and ambition, which as dust cast on the eyes of their understanding, puts out their sight and so makes them pretend superiority and authority over others, and to be stubborn under the yoke of subjection.

William Gouge, Building a Godly Home: A Holy Vision for Family Life, 26.