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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 against my brother I and my brother against our cousin, my brother and our cousin against the neighbors, all read more
I against my brother I and my brother against our cousin, my brother and our cousin against the neighbors, all of us against the foreigner.
In quarreling the truth is always lost
In quarreling the truth is always lost
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
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love.
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.
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.
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.