Forcing Quotes

288 quotes by 260 authors

I always know a lie when I hear it, and the effect it has on me is no good at all. I go berserk just… — William Saroyan
Chess is a forcing house where the fruits of character can ripen more fully than in life — E. M. Forster
I believe that no one should be executed, guilty or innocent. There are appropriate sanctions that protect society and punish wrongdoers without forcing us to… — Mike Farrell
The chief arguments that are urged against an established religion, may be used with equal force against an established charity. The dissenter submits, that no… — Herbert Spencer
As everyone knows, there is no intelligence in coercion or forcing another into action or realization. And if the name of the galactic game is… — Jose Arguelles
Was there nought better than to enjoy? No feat which, done, would make time break, And let us pent-up creatures through Into eternity, our due?… — Robert Browning
Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our Commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand:… — George Washington
Human beings are under the control of a strange force that bends them in absurd ways, forcing them to play a role in a bizarre… — Jacques Vallee
Machines that fit the human environment, instead of forcing humans to enter theirs, will make using a computer as refreshing as taking a walk in… — Mark Weiser
You achieve stature only by being good enough to deserve it, by forcing even the contemptuous and indifferent to pay attention, and to acknowledge that… — Wallace Stegner
Creativity arises out of the tension between spontaneity and limitations, the latter (like the river banks) forcing the spontaneity into the various forms which are… — Rollo May
True words aren't eloquent; eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point; men who need to prove their point aren't wise.… — Laozi
I think forcing people to uncover their head is as tyrannical as forcing them to cover it. — Mustafa Akyol
Civilization comes at a cost of manliness. It comes at a cost of wildness, of risk, of strife. It comes at a cost of strength,… — Jack Donovan
Democracy, or "majority rules," is another trick of our society to force us to do things we don't want to do. Even if we actually… — William J. Murray
Build wisdom and confidence in others by forcing them to think and decide for themselves. — Brian Tracy
To interpose the threat of physical destruction between a man and his perception of reality, is to negate and paralyze his means of survival to… — Ayn Rand
There is a general place in your brain, I think, reserved for melancholy of relationships past. It grows and prospers as life progresses, forcing you… — Kary Mullis
I still hate making pictures! And I don't like Hollywood any better. I detest the limelight and love simplicity, and in Hollywood the only thing… — Margaret Sullavan
Children are notoriously curious about everything, everything except... the things people want them to know. It then remains for us to refrain from forcing any… — Floyd Dell

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