#force

The atmosphere is much too near for dreams. It forces us to action. It is close to us. We are in it and of it. It rouses us both to study and to do. We must know its moods and also its motive forces. ↗

— Cleveland Abbe

#also #atmosphere #both #close #dreams

It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves. ↗

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

#alternatives #always #between #bring #characteristic

We intend to keep the lines of communication open with the Defense Department so we can help our border law enforcement agencies navigate the equipment application process. ↗

— Henry Cuellar

#application #border #communication #defense #department

I think the big force is going to be consumer buying power. ↗

— Roy Romer

#buying #consumer #force #going #i

Nevertheless, I do know that we are part of a danger zone, we have military operations in Afghanistan and we're training the Iraqi police force. The terrorists also have us in their sights. ↗

— Otto Schily

#also #danger #force #i #i do

I'm supposed to enforce the laws of the land. ↗

— Rick Scott

#i #land #laws #supposed

Photography is a major force in explaining man to man. ↗

— Edward Steichen

#explaining #force #major #man #photography

Inertia is a powerful force in human and political affairs. ↗

— Maurice Strong

#force #human #inertia #political #powerful

I was regarded as the school freak which further reinforced a lot of inhibitions and doubts I had about myself. I was a shy, frightened teenager for a long time. ↗

— Winona Ryder

#doubts #freak #frightened #further #had

Advertising generally works to reinforce consumer trends rather than to initiate them. ↗

— Michael Schudson

#consumer #generally #initiate #rather #reinforce