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Love is the strongest force the world possesses, and yet it is the humblest imaginable
Love is the strongest force the world possesses, and yet it is the humblest imaginable
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.
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will read more
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
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.
It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and I know of no substitute whatever for the force read more
It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.