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People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
People generally quarrel because they can't argue.
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.
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
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.
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.
In quarreling the truth is always lost
In quarreling the truth is always lost
I find my wife hath something in her gizzard, that only waits an opportunity of being provoked to bring up; read more
I find my wife hath something in her gizzard, that only waits an opportunity of being provoked to bring up; but I will not, for my content-sake, give it.
The falling out of faithful friends, renewing is of love.
The falling out of faithful friends, renewing is of love.
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
A long dispute means both parties are wrong