Barbara Deming Quotes

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

The meek do not inherit the earth unless they are prepared to fight for their meekness.

Since satyagraha is a method of conversion and conviction, it seeks never to use the slightest coercion.

Ideas do not need weapons.

You can be powerful without being loud and aggressive.

Force is legitimate where gentleness avails not.

When you have real power you don't threaten. People know what your capabilities are.

I like power and I like to use it.

The way to have power is to take it.

I am and always will be a leader.

Power is the most persuasive rhetoric.

The pen is mightier than the sword.

I want to be what I've always wanted to be: dominant.

it is not decency or goodness or gentleness that impresses the Middle East, but strength.

Remember, little girl, I’m like the thorn tree that flowers on the plain. I waft my scent to passers-by and prick he who shakes me. Don’t mess with me, Condoleezza. Don’t mess with me, girl.

Men are strong so long as they represent a strong idea they become powerless when they oppose it.

My deep belief in one word? Dominance.

You've got to lead from a position of strength.

When it comes to power, we know I got power, and we know I can wrestle.

The power of unarmed nonviolence is any day far superior to that of armed force.

Black is a colour of power and strength.

I don't have much time for real violence at all. I think there are infinitely better ways of changing the world than using violence. Sitting round a table talking is a pretty good start.

If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from trouble, and neither will speaking softly avail, if back of the softness there does not lie strength, power.

Means are not to be distinguished from ends. If violent means are used, there will be bad results.

If one's cause is supported by sound reasoning, there is no point in using violence. It is those who have no motive other than selfish desire and who cannot achieve their goal through logical reasoning who rely on force.