A man convinced against his will
Is of the same opinion still

Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn—and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.

If you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a victory sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will.

you can measure the size of a person by what makes him or her angry

Be wiser than other people if you can; but do not tell them so.

Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.