Much might be said on both sides.

Much might be said on both sides.

We are born into this world unarmed---our mind is our only weapon.

We are born into this world unarmed---our mind is our only weapon.

For the mind is all the easier to teach before it is set.

For the mind is all the easier to teach before it is set.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

I not only use all the brains I have, but all that I can borrow.

I not only use all the brains I have, but all that I can borrow.

I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.

I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.

Whatever Sceptic could inquire for,
For every why he had a wherefore.

Whatever Sceptic could inquire for,
For every why he had a wherefore.

Some men are like pyramids, which are very broad where they touch the ground, but grow narrow as they reach read more

Some men are like pyramids, which are very broad where they touch the ground, but grow narrow as they reach the sky.

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.