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.

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.

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, read more

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please.

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.

He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still.

He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still.

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.

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.

Make fair agreements and stick to them

Make fair agreements and stick to them

You can always tell when a man is well informed. His views are pretty much like your own.

You can always tell when a man is well informed. His views are pretty much like your own.