It takes two to make a quarrel, but only one to end it.

Surely human affairs would be far happier if the power in men to be silent were the same as that to speak. But experience more than sufficiently teaches that men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues.

On his tongue they pour sweet dew, and from his mouth flow gentle words.

Between what is said and not meant, and what is meant and not said, most of love is lost.

The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special...

One of the most pathetic—and dangerous—signs of our times is the growing number of individuals and groups who believe that no one can possibly disagree with them for any honest reason.

Never miss a good chance to shut up.

Born, n. a person who talks when you wish him to listen.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Beware of allowing a tactless word, a rebuttal, a rejection to obliterate the whole sky.

He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face.

I rebel; therefore I exist.

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.

Extremists on all sides thrive, fed by the blood lust of centuries gone by.

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.