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When people say there is too much violence in [my books], what they are saying is there is too much reality in life.

These violent delights have violent ends.

These violent delights have violent ends.

A fever is an expression of inner rage.

A fever is an expression of inner rage.

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 all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.

Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.

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.

When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood it is hard to shake hands with her.

When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood it is hard to shake hands with her.

Right reason is stronger than force.

Right reason is stronger than force.

Force rules the world, and not opinion; but opinion is that which makes use of force.

Force rules the world, and not opinion; but opinion is that which makes use of force.