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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.
We love force and we care very little how it is exhibited.
We love force and we care very little how it is exhibited.
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.
Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.
Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.
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.
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.
