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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Right reason is stronger than force.
Right reason is stronger than force.