Much might be said on both sides.

Much might be said on both sides.

In arguing one should meet serious pleading with humor, and humor
with serious pleading.

In arguing one should meet serious pleading with humor, and humor
with serious pleading.

The wisest have the most authority

The wisest have the most authority

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

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

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

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

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

All authority belongs to the people

All authority belongs to the people

Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear.

Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear.

Authority forgets a dying king,
Laid widow'd of the power in his eye
That bow'd the will.

Authority forgets a dying king,
Laid widow'd of the power in his eye
That bow'd the will.