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Quotations about force

Sun TzuBravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.

 - Sun Tzu

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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

 - George Washington

Tags:   force  government  reasoning  

Arthur SchopenhauerFaith is like love, it cannot be forced. Therefore it is a dangerous operation if an attempt be made to introduce or bind it by state regulations; for, as the attempt to force love begets hatred, so also to compel religious belief produces rank unbelief.

 - Arthur Schopenhauer

Tags:   faith  force  love  regulation  religion  

Ron PaulSetting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.

 - Ron Paul

Tags:   arms  force  ideas