The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small read more

The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

When force is necessary, it must be applied boldly, decisively and completely. But one must know the limitations of force; read more

When force is necessary, it must be applied boldly, decisively and completely. But one must know the limitations of force; one must know when to blend force with a maneuver, the blow with an agreement.

Force always attracts men of low morality, and I believe it to be an invariable rule that tyrants of genius read more

Force always attracts men of low morality, and I believe it to be an invariable rule that tyrants of genius are succeeded by scoundrels.

I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable. There is something unfair about its use. It is read more

I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable. There is something unfair about its use. It is hitting below the intellect.

Those who try to lead the people can only do so by following the mob

Those who try to lead the people can only do so by following the mob

Force is not a remedy.

Force is not a remedy.

The power that is supported by force alone will have cause often to tremble.

The power that is supported by force alone will have cause often to tremble.

Right reason is stronger than force.

Right reason is stronger than force.

Beneath the ivory
towers of Harvard
are the catacombs
in which a hundred
thousand mice are caged.

Beneath the ivory
towers of Harvard
are the catacombs
in which a hundred
thousand mice are caged.