Walter Lippmann

In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and passion of mass sentiment public men have no sure tenure. They are in effect perpetual office seekers, always on trial for their political lives, always required to court their restless constituents.

American Journalist

Joyce Maynard

The vehemence with which certain critics have chosen not simply to criticize what I've written, but to challenge my writing this story at all, speaks of what the book is about: fear of disapproval.

American Writer

Tom Shales

Maybe Larry Kings cannot thrive or even survive in a world where the norms for discourse are rage, vehemence and character assassination. King wanted to be liked, not feared; admired, not loathed.

George Wallace

My vehemence was against the federal courts. I never said a word against black people in my heart since I ran for governor.

American Politician

Ellen Barkin

I wish I had a little more ambition. But then what would I do? Turn down more roles with more vehemence? Me no likey worky.

American Actress

Use 'vehemence' when describing strong, powerful emotions, not mild feelings.

Emotional Strength

'Vehemence' often appears in debates or arguments to convey deep conviction.

Argumentative Context

In a discussion, too much vehemence may be seen as aggression, so use it wisely.

Intensity Overload

 or criticize you. But what utterly shocked me was throughout all of this work I received equal measures of vitriol from the secular left, the same vehemence as the religious right.