A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment.

A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment.

Guard against the prestige of great names; see that your judgments are your own; and do not shrink from disagreement; read more

Guard against the prestige of great names; see that your judgments are your own; and do not shrink from disagreement; no trusting without testing.

A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment

A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment

Politics and the pulpit are terms that have little agreement.

Politics and the pulpit are terms that have little agreement.

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, read more

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please.

I can bring you to the door, but you have to walk through.

I can bring you to the door, but you have to walk through.

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.

My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

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.