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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.
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.
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
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 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.
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
If there are quarrels between the parents or if their marriage is unhappy, the ground will be prepared in their read more
If there are quarrels between the parents or if their marriage is unhappy, the ground will be prepared in their children for the severest predisposition to a disturbance of sexual development or to neurotic illness
A married couple are well suited when both partners usually feel the need for a quarrel at the same time.
A married couple are well suited when both partners usually feel the need for a quarrel at the same time.