Quotes About Conflict

Give no answer to contentious arguments or irresponsible accusations. Let such things "fly out open windows" until they spend themselves.

I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing.

Those who insist on transferring the Iranian nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council have received an additional argument for doing so.

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

A day without an argument is like an egg without salt.

With all the arguments and discussions about the Vietnam War, what did the visual image do? It ended the war.

A handful of soldiers is always better than a mouthful of arguments.

They believed that Britain was in Ireland defending their own interests, therefore the Irish had the right to use violence to put them out. My argument was that that type of thinking was out of date.

In a false quarrel there is no true valor.

People say there are no atheists in foxholes. A lot of people think this is a good argument against atheism. Personally, I think it's a much better argument against foxholes.

An argument in a couple: 2 people attempting to introduce each other to important truths - by panicked shouting.

One of the best ways of keeping your temper in an argument, as most of us know only too well, is not to listen to anything the other person has to say.

After an argument, silence may mean acceptance or the continuation of resistance by other means.

I was born to argue... I don't know why. I mean, from arguing with my teachers and, on occasions, my parents. I think I've mastered the art of argument at a fairly young age.

There is one thing I know about creative conflict: once my argument is exhausted, I am not going to be unhappy whether it moves in my direction or away.

You never need an argument against the use of violence, you need an argument for it.

Arguing with the girlfriend. Mid argument she says "Were you on Monday night Raw last night?" I had no comeback.

Most quarrels amplify a misunderstanding.

The inhabitants will always see both sides of an argument so long as it can result in a fight.

Tears are not arguments.

Silence is less injurious than a weak reply.

Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels.

Who over-refines his argument brings himself to grief

You can't win an argument. You can't because if you lose it, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it.