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Coerce Quotes

On force, free will, and personal autonomy

This coerce quotes collection weighs the difference between genuine choice and being pressured into a decision, whether the subject is love, science, or personal autonomy. Several lines argue that anything worthwhile, from affection to belief, loses its meaning the moment it is forced rather than freely given. For more on personal freedom, see our Elle King quotes.

She goes through the vale of death alone, each time a babe is born. As it is the right neither of man nor the state to coerce her into this ordeal, so it is her right to decide whether she...

Quotes by Margaret Sanger

Love has its own time, its own season, and its own reasons from coming and going. You cannot bribe it or coerce it or reason it into staying. You can only embrace it when it arrives and give it away...

Quotes by Kent Nerburn

Others think it the responsibility of scientists to coerce the rest of society, because they have the power that derives from special knowledge.

Quotes by John Polanyi

The Left likes to think of itself as the bulwark of progressive liberal individualism, and yet it seeks to progressively coerce others to fund every social program under the sun via majority rule.

Quotes by Dave Brat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the central theme of these coerce quotes?
The central theme is the tension between free choice and outside pressure, whether in love, science, or personal decisions.
Do any quotes discuss love and free will?
Yes, one line argues that love cannot be bribed or forced and only arrives and leaves on its own terms.
Is coercion discussed in a scientific context?
Yes, one quote questions whether scientists should use their specialized knowledge to pressure the rest of society.
Do the quotes touch on political or social policy?
Yes, one line critiques efforts to pressure others into funding programs through majority rule rather than consent.
Where can I find more quotes about personal freedom?
Browse our Elle King quotes for related perspectives.

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