Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Force

Force can never destroy right.Berryèr.

Force is no argument.Bright.

Force not the current of the river.

Force without forecast is little avail.

He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow.Italian.

If one cannot accomplish his purpose in the lion’s skin he must put on the fox’s.Lysander.

What force cannot, ingenuity may.Spanish.

Who overcomes by force overcomes but half his foe.Milton.

You may force an ox to the water but you can’t make him drink.Danish.

You may force a man to shut his eyes but you cannot make him sleep.Danish.