Authority Quote by Ashim Shanker

An obligation is something which constrains or induces us to act.

— Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey

“However, I am PREPARED to respond with force as necessary and without hesitation as a last resort, if necessary to protect lives and great…

— Col Ben Findley

“Sometimes, the more you protect your force, the less secure you may be. Sometimes, the more force is used, the less effective it is.”

— Bob Woodward

“Where there is superior force, I serve under constraint; where there is power, I serve willingly.”

— Esther Vilar

“Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.”

— Sun Tzu

“Force does not necessarily have to be cruel; it is strongest when it does not take advantage of its power, and is kindly.”

— Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

“They allow purpose to be the guiding force in determining the priority that drives their actions.”

— Gary Keller

“An unused weapon is a danger to its owner, as much as to others.”

— Tessa Gratton

“each individual should do his duty, regardless of consequences. We know the right thing to do, but we do not know the consequences of…

— Greg Johnson

“An act of violence, no matter how small, can never be justified if it can be avoided.”

— Kamand Kojouri

“[...]what we are talking about are negative obligations--the duty not to cause harm.”

— Mark Gibney

“The higher forces that guide our lives are not always gentle, but their intention is ever to instruct.”

— Sol Luckman