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It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.
It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.
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.
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.
A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told read more
A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told what to do.
One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means read more
One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do.
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.
The fellow that agrees with everything you say is either a fool or he is getting ready to skin you.
The fellow that agrees with everything you say is either a fool or he is getting ready to skin you.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.