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I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the read more
I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.
The test of a man or woman's breeding is how they behave in a quarrel.
The test of a man or woman's breeding is how they behave in a quarrel.
The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war read more
The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war to follow between Princes.
Quarrels would not last long if the fault were only on one side.
Quarrels would not last long if the fault were only on one side.
When two men quarrel, the one who yields first displays the nobler nature.
When two men quarrel, the one who yields first displays the nobler nature.
Be not the first one to quarrel, nor the last to make up
Be not the first one to quarrel, nor the last to make up
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
