Nothing made by brute force lasts.

When in doubt, use brute force.

The power which money gives is that of brute force; it is the power of the bludgeon and the bayonet.

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.

I would heartily welcome the union of East and West provided it is not based on brute force.

To bathe a cat takes brute force, perseverance, courage of conviction - and a cat. The last ingredient is usually hardest to come by.