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The young mind is pliable and imitates, but in more advanced states grows rigid and must be warmed and softened read more
The young mind is pliable and imitates, but in more advanced states grows rigid and must be warmed and softened before it will receive a deep impression.
Much might be said on both sides.
Much might be said on both sides.
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
Any fact is better established by two or three good testimonies than by a thousand arguments.
Any fact is better established by two or three good testimonies than by a thousand arguments.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.
Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.
Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.
Where we desire to be informed 'tis good to contest with men
above ourselves; but to confirm and establish read more
Where we desire to be informed 'tis good to contest with men
above ourselves; but to confirm and establish our opinions, 'tis
best to argue with judgments below our own, that the frequent
spoils and victories over their reasons may settle in ourselves
an esteem and confirmed opinion of our own.
The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them.
The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them.
No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish read more
No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.
