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Philosophical literature2 quotes
You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question. — Albert Camus · 1956The partisan, when he is engaged in a dispute, cares nothing about the rights of the question, but is anxious only to convince his hearers of his own assertions. — Socrates · 360 BCCrime1 quote
Well, sir, there are other means of persuasion besides killing and threatening to kill. — Kasper Gutman · 1941Crime (film)1 quote
Well, sir, there are other means of persuasion besides killing and threatening to kill. — Kasper Gutman · 1941Drama1 quote
Always be closing. — Blake · 1992Drama (film)1 quote
Always be closing. — Blake · 1992Epic poem1 quote
Who overcomes
By force hath overcome but half his foe. — John Milton · 1667Film noir1 quote
Well, sir, there are other means of persuasion besides killing and threatening to kill. — Kasper Gutman · 1941Historical literature1 quote
Persuasion is the resource of the feeble; and the feeble can seldom persuade. — Edward Gibbon · 1789Political literature1 quote
For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution. — Alexander Hamilton · 1787Religious literature1 quote
Who overcomes
By force hath overcome but half his foe. — John Milton · 1667