The aimof argument

The aimof argument
The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.
  

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I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.
Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.
Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Alexander's last wrds: Bury my body, dont build any monument. Kip my hand outside,so dat d wrld knws,who won th wrld had noting in hand wen dyin.
I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.
Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain
Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.
Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.
Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.
Everyoneis wise until he speaks.
It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.
Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.