Forcible Quotes
Lines on persuasion, half-truths, and firm restraint
These quotes use the word forcible to describe how strongly an argument, opinion, or dread of evil can act on people. For related reading, see our better quotes collection.
Mob law is the most forcible expression of an abnormal public opinion; it shows that society is rotten to the core.
A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better.
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I advocate family planning, but I have never stood for forcible sterilisation.
Examples is more forcible than precept. People look at my six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh.
Advocate Quotes
We have freedom of religion in our country, yet we must guard against forcible conversions or through pecuniary enticements.
It is manifest that the only security against the tyranny of the government lies in forcible resistance to the execution of the injustice; because the injustice will certainly be executed, unless it be forcibly resisted.
All legislative experiments in the way of making forcible distribution of the wealth produced in any country have failed.
The dread of evil is a much more forcible principle of human actions than the prospect of good.
It is only the forcible propagation of conventional Christianity that makes the agnostic so bitter toward the church. He knows that all the doctrines cannot possibly be true, but he would view them with toleration if he were asked merely...
Alone Quotes
A man may lack everything but tact and conviction and still be a forcible speaker; but without these nothing will avail... Fluency, grace, logical order, and the like, are merely the decorative surface of oratory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does forcible mean across these quotes?
Is there a quote about half-truths?
Does any quote address forced sterilisation directly?
Is public opinion discussed here?
Where can I read more on related themes?
One voice draws a clear line, supporting family planning while explicitly rejecting forcible sterilisation as an approach. See also our advocate quotes page.
