Forces

Famous quotes containing the word forces:

    “Silence is the general consecration of the universe. Silence is the invisible laying on of the Divine Pontiff’s hands upon the world. Silence is at once the most harmless and the most awful thing in all nature. It speaks of the Reserved Forces of Fate. Silence is the only Voice of our God.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)

    “No one will stop to help you when you are in need, but everyone forces opinions upon you that you do not require.”
    —Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    “One never gets to know a person’s character better than by watching his behavior during decisive moments.... It is always only danger which forces the most deeply hidden strengths and abilities of a human being to come forth.”
    —Stefan Zweig (18811942)