| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Force |
| | | Force can never destroy right. Berryèr. | 1 |
| Force is no argument. Bright. | 2 |
| Force not the current of the river. | 3 |
| Force without forecast is little avail. | 4 |
| He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow. Italian. | 5 |
| If one cannot accomplish his purpose in the lion’s skin he must put on the fox’s. Lysander. | 6 |
| What force cannot, ingenuity may. Spanish. | 7 |
| Who overcomes by force overcomes but half his foe. Milton. | 8 |
| You may force an ox to the water but you can’t make him drink. Danish. | 9 |
| You may force a man to shut his eyes but you cannot make him sleep. Danish. | 10 | | |
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