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You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.
You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.
Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.
Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.
I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more
I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.
I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.
I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.
Some people, however long their experience or strong their intellect, are temperamentally incapable of reaching firm decisions.
Some people, however long their experience or strong their intellect, are temperamentally incapable of reaching firm decisions.
Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because read more
Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because we are driven into a corner and must say somethign. - Essays.
I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly, if it be wrong leave read more
I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly, if it be wrong leave it undone.
We are given one life, and the decision is our whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, read more
We are given one life, and the decision is our whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act, and in acting, to live.
Indecision is like a stepchild: if he does not wash his hands, he is called dirty, if he does, he read more
Indecision is like a stepchild: if he does not wash his hands, he is called dirty, if he does, he is wasting water.