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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.
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.
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
In quarreling the truth is always lost
In quarreling the truth is always lost
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.
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.
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
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
