Force-backed humanitarianism, which relies on rational influence over events in other countries, may have been a more feasible project in the bipolar era of the Cold War, with its relatively defined and stable web of alliances and proxies. Pankaj Mishra alliancebackbipolar share on social
Force does not constitute right... obedience is due only to legitimate powers. Jean-Jacques Rousseau constitutedueforce Change image and share on social
Force has no place where there is need of skill. Herodotus forceplaceskill Change image and share on social
Force is as pitiless to the man who possesses it, or thinks he does, as it is to its victims; the second it crushes, the first it intoxicates. The truth is, nobody really possesses it. Simone Weil crushforceintoxicate Change image and share on social
Force is legitimate where gentleness avails not. Pierre Corneille availforcegentleness Change image and share on social
Force is not inevitable. Diplomacy is still the desired means. Pressure is an element of the means. Dennis Ross desirediplomacyelement Change image and share on social
Force is the duty of the state, not Hizbullah. Hassan Nasrallah dutyforcehizbullah Change image and share on social
Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism. Thomas Jefferson despotismforceparent Change image and share on social
Force me to choose my best book, and I always come back to 'Gorilla.' It was the first time I felt I understood what picture books could do. Anthony Browne backbookchoose Change image and share on social
