People have long assumed that violence is necessary for political change. Rulers never cede power voluntarily, the argument goes, so progressives have… — Steven Pinker Copy Share Image
Resolution 1441 does not give anyone the right to an automatic use of force. Russia believes that the Iraqi problem should be… — Igor Ivanov Copy Share Image
Although violence and the use of force may appear powerful and decisive, their benefits are short-lived. Violence can never bring a lasting… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
This new declaration which emphasizes the necessity of global disarmament is based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations, in… — Alfred-Maurice de Zayas Copy Share Image
Support for peaceful reform by the people themselves is the right way to promote democracy, not the use of force. — Paul Wolfowitz Copy Share Image
The international community...cannot simply call on Palestinians to abandon violence in the face of Israeli occupation and remain silent when the nonviolent… — Yousef Munayyer Copy Share Image
I think Dario Ringach is a poster boy for the concept that the use of force or the threat of force is… — Jerry Vlasak Copy Share Image
“In my view, the West is not a concept to be explored, analyzed, or enlarged through a study of the history and… — Orhan Pamuk Copy Share Image
Abraham Lincoln, in order to maintain the unity of the United Statesresorted to the use of force.so, I think Abraham Lincoln, president,… — Zhu Rongji Copy Share Image
“Christianity, expecting from its adherents gentleness, meekness, peaceableness, forgiveness of injuries, turning the other cheek when one is struck, and love for… — Leo Tolstoy Copy Share Image
Satyagraha and civil disobedience and fasts have nothing in common with the use of force, veiled or open. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
“Anyone want to help me start PAPA, Parents for Alternatives to Punishment Association? (There is already a group in England called ‘EPPOCH’… — Kelly Bryson Copy Share Image
The current generation of world leaders -- our generation -- is also being called to face significant challenges concerning peace, collective security… — Dilma Rousseff Copy Share Image
In some cases, the measured use of force is all that protects us from a chaotic world ruled by force. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively impose domination over others. Help a friend. — Leonard Nimoy Copy Share Image
Nothing is more violent and radical than what's being done to non-human animals in our society. If a researcher won't stop abusing… — Jerry Vlasak Copy Share Image
Force rules the world-not opinion; but it is opinion that makes use of force. — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
The necessary consequence of man's right to life is his right to self-defense. In a civilized society, force may be used only… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
I intend to introduce legislation that will make police accountable for their actions and limit uses of force in cases where it… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
Iran has essentially mastered all of the complex science and technology that they need to have a completely indigenous nuclear weapons program.… — John Bolton Copy Share Image
In spreading his ideas, Plato was willing to employ emotional appeals, state propaganda, and the use of force. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
I didn't actually know what the protesters in the West really wanted. It was fantastic here, so much freedom, and that was… — Gerhard Richter Copy Share Image
The use of force, including beatings, undoubtedly has brought about the impact we wanted - strengthening the [occupied] population's fear of the… — Yitzhak Rabin Copy Share Image
I don't think there is a libertarian position on abortion. Maybe if you took a poll of libertarians, it might be that… — Charles Murray Copy Share Image
The intention behind the protective use of force is to prevent injury, never to punish or to cause individuals to suffer, repent… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
