Quotes About Force

There is something so massive, stable, and almost irresistibly imposing in the exterior presentment of established rank and great possessions that their very existence seems to give them a right to exist; at least, so excellent a counterfeit of right, that few poor and humble men have moral force enough to question it, even in their secret minds.

As Starbuck discovers, simply being a good guy with a positive worldview is not enough to stop a force of nature like Ahab, who feeds on the fears and hatreds in us all.

Solidarity between women can be a powerful force of change, and can influence future development in ways favourable not only to women but also to men.

Who said to kill does not require gentleness?

Three hundred and eighty-eight B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators from three divisions of the Eighth Air Force were headed to Norway that morning.

The good thing about being explosive is that no one can beat you.

Here, it seemed muscle wasn't made of flesh and blood, it was made of will and anger.

If you say, 'May the Fork be with you,' I'll smash you with the other half of this hanger.

Now Goddard paces, whipping his fury into a caustic meringue.

Have a mint," she said. "No thanks," Mitch told her. "I SAID, HAVE A MINT." And Mitch, like a weak mind manipulated by the Force, obeyed.

There are no miracles here, just momentum.

Animals are inspirational. They don't know how to lie. They are natural forces.

But she projected vitality - you knew that she was there.

I broke that town in half like a wooden match.

One may say there is a force like a hundred thousand wedges...

wonders of domination can be accomplished by the overwhelming and single-minded application of force

When God's in it ... it flows. When the flesh is in it ... it's forced.

making possible huge economies of scale in the application of force majeure. (Subjects whose mind-bogglingly vast numbers beggar Agent First's imagination: it makes no sense, who needs that many slaves?)

People." I pause for a moment. "Remind me of Peel's Principles of Policing, again?" Ramona looks blank. Mhari looks skeptical. "Policing by consent," I hint. "Come on, the basic rules we play by? Minimum use of force to achieve compliance, the performance of a police force is judged best by how little crime takes place on their watch rather than by how many heads they kick in, that kind of thing?" "Since

People." I pause for a moment. "Remind me of Peel's Principles of Policing, again?" Ramona looks blank. Mhari looks skeptical. "Policing by consent," I hint. "Come on, the basic rules we play by? Minimum use of force to achieve compliance, the performance of a police force is judged best by how little crime takes place on their watch rather than by how many heads they kick in, that kind of thing?

Everything has its own force and spirit. Seen in this light, inherited folklore beliefs are not just quaint traditions, but part of an active engagement between humans and the 'otherworld', a celestial drama fearsome in its scale and awesome in power.

A deadline is, simply put, optimism in its most kick-ass form. It's a potent force that, when wielded with respect, will level any obstacle in its path. This is especially true when it comes to creative pursuits.

The superior force of despotic regimes is disarmed not through violence but through conversion.

Well, of course a boxing match is hard because boxing isn't set for you to do good. You have to force your will upon someone, but dancing you don't have to force your will. It should be a lot easier because if I make a mistake I don't get hit.