You may be able to talk him round with logic but not with harsh words or threats.你或许可以用道理把他说服，但不可能用粗暴的言辞或恫吓把他压服。The enemy's chain could not bring his proud soul under.敌人的镣铐压服不了他的傲骨。You cannot keep a nation down by force of arms indefinitely.不能永远靠武力压服一个国家。