Argument is conclusive... but... it does not remove doubt, so that the mind may rest in the sure knowledge of the truth, unless it finds it by the method of experiment. For if any man who never saw fire proved by satisfactory arguments that fire burns. his hearer's mind would never be satisfied, nor would he avoid the fire until he put his hand in it that he might learn by experiment what argument taught.
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Wise men argue cases, fools decide them.
Wise men argue cases, fools decide them.
Anger may be kindled in the noblest breasts: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the read more
Anger may be kindled in the noblest breasts: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the shape of consistency of enduring hatred.
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My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [James 1:19-20].
When we blame, we give away our power.
When we blame, we give away our power.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
Hatred can be overcome only by love.
Hatred can be overcome only by love.
You are at enmity with yourself.
You are at enmity with yourself.
