Force is no remedy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Using force does not solve underlying problems.
- In plain terms
- Violence or coercion cannot fix real issues.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek peaceful solutions instead of force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force justified?
- What are alternatives to coercion?
Another view
Sometimes force is used when all other options fail.
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