Force Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr
“Between two groups of people who want to make inconsistent kinds of worlds, I see no remedy but force.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Legal Lecture, 1905, Harvard Law Review
When conflicting groups clash, force becomes the only apparent solution.
In simple terms: Conflict often leads to force.
Consider non‑violent alternatives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political protest
- community disputes
- legal enforcement
- military action
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑violent paths exist?
- When is force justified?
Force can erode moral authority.