My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

You can get assent to almost any proposition so long as you are not going to do anything about it.

You can get assent to almost any proposition so long as you are not going to do anything about it.

To break an oral agreement which is not legally binding is morally wrong

To break an oral agreement which is not legally binding is morally wrong

If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.

If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.

I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

Guard against the prestige of great names; see that your judgments are your own; and do not shrink from disagreement; read more

Guard against the prestige of great names; see that your judgments are your own; and do not shrink from disagreement; no trusting without testing.

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.

A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment

A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment

One good analogy is worth three hours discussion.

One good analogy is worth three hours discussion.