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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.
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 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.
Hate and force cannot be in just a part of the world without having an effect on the rest of read more
Hate and force cannot be in just a part of the world without having an effect on the rest of it.
Right reason is stronger than force.
Right reason is stronger than force.
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.
There is such a thing as a nation being so right that it does not need to convince others by read more
There is such a thing as a nation being so right that it does not need to convince others by force that it is right.
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.
Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.
Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.
