Myself when young did eagerly frequent
Doctor and Saint, and heard great argument
About it and about: read more

Myself when young did eagerly frequent
Doctor and Saint, and heard great argument
About it and about: but evermore
Came out by the same door wherein I went.

I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an
understanding.

I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an
understanding.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

But silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when
it is made the reply to calumny read more

But silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when
it is made the reply to calumny and defamation, provided that we
give no just occasion for them.

There are haunters of the silence, ghosts that hold the heart and
brain.

There are haunters of the silence, ghosts that hold the heart and
brain.

Speech is great; but silence is greater.

Speech is great; but silence is greater.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

I am better able to retract what I did not say than what I did.

I am better able to retract what I did not say than what I did.

Much might be said on both sides.

Much might be said on both sides.