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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
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.
In quarreling the truth is always lost
In quarreling the truth is always lost
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.
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
