First, Sir, permit me to observe, that the use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment ; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again : and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered. Burke, Select Works - Page 177by Edmund Burke - 1883Full view - About this book
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...alone is but temporary. It may fubdue for a moment ; but it does not remove the neceffity of fubduing again : and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually...objection is its uncertainty. Terror is not always the eflect of force ; and an armament is not a victory. If you do not fucceed, you are without refource... | |
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...connection with us. First, Sir, permit me to observe, that the use of furce alone is but temporary. It mav subdue for a moment ; but it does not remove the necessity...perpetually to be conquered. My next objection is uncertainty. Terror is not always the effect of force ; and an armament is not a victory. If you do... | |
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