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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.
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.
Right reason is stronger than force.
Right reason is stronger than force.
Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.
Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.
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.
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.
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.
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
