Force Quote by Victor E. Marsden
““True force makes no terms with any right, not even with that of God;””
About This Quote
Source Historical text: “Force and Right” by Victor E. Marsden, 1915
True power does not negotiate with any moral right, not even divine.
In simple terms: Power ignores moral or divine constraints.
Key Takeaway
Beware of power that dismisses ethics.
Themes
power
morality
divine
rights
authority
Mood
critical
serious
Type
Force:1
Right God:0
True Force:1
Force Makes:0
Makes Terms:0
When to use this quote
- government policy
- human rights activism
- theological debate
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
philosophy of law
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true force ever be ethical?
- How do societies limit unchecked power?
A Different Perspective
Power may be challenged by moral movements.
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