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.

In quarreling the truth is always lost

In quarreling the truth is always lost

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.

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

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.

I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.

I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.

A long dispute means both parties are wrong

A long dispute means both parties are wrong