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Oliver W. Holmes Sr.Controversy equalizes fools and wise men in the same way, and the fools know it.

—  Oliver W. Holmes Sr., 1809-1894, American writer

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Antonio PorchiaYou think you are killing me. I think you are committing suicide.

—  Antonio Porchia, 1885-1968, Italian-Argentinian poet

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Cyrus S ChingNever wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.

—  Cyrus S Ching, 1876-1967, American businessman

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Louis XIV of FranceI could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

—  Louis XIV of France, 1638-1715, King of France (le Roi Soleil)

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Lord ActonThe issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks.

—  Lord Acton, 1834-1902, English historian

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Sun TzuHe who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.

—  Sun Tzu, c. 5th cent. BC, Chinese general & military strategist

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Mikis TheodorakisImperialism and terrorism are two dinosaurs that will be confronted in the near future with tragic consequences for humanity.

—  Mikis Theodorakis, 1925-2021, Greek composer & politician

     (statement after 9/11)

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H.L. MenckenIn the duel of sex, woman fights from a dreadnought and man from an open raft.

—  H.L. Mencken, 1880-1956, American columnist & cultural critic

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George Bernard ShawThe test of a man or woman's breeding is how they behave in a quarrel.

—  George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, Irish writer, Nobel 1925

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Robert FrostA liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel.

—  Robert Frost, 1874-1963, American poet

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David Lloyd GeorgeWe are fighting Germany, Austria and drink, and as far as I can see, the greatest of these three deadly foes is drink.

—  David Lloyd George, 1863-1945, British Prime Minister [1916-1922]

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Saint Thomas AquinasHow is it they live in such harmony the billions of stars, when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds about someone they know.

—  Saint Thomas Aquinas, 1225-1274, Italian Dominican friar & philosopher

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ConfuciusA man living without conflicts, as if he never lives at all.

—  Confucius, 551-479 BC, Chinese teacher & philosopher

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Philip RothUnless one is inordinately fond of subordination, one is always at war.

—  Philip Roth, 1933-2018, American writer

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Nicolas Gomez DavilaThe object of modern art does not possess inner life; only internal conflicts.

—  Nicolas Gomez Davila, 1913-1994, Colombian writer

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Abraham LincolnNo matter how much the cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

—  Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, American President

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Harry TrumanCarry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive. And don't ever apologize for anything.

—  Harry Truman, 1884-1972, American President [1945-1953]

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Dr. Thomas FullerMany get into a dispute well, that cannot get out well.

—  Dr. Thomas Fuller, 1654-1734,  English physician and adage collector

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Joseph ConradI have wrestled with death. It is the most unexciting contest you can imagine.

—  Joseph Conrad, 1857-1924, British-Polish writer

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Kin HubbardNo one ever forgets where he buried the hatchet.

—  Kin Hubbard, 1868-1930, American cartoonist

Thomas CarlyleNo man lives without jostling and being jostled; in all ways he has to elbow himself through the world, giving and receiving offense.

—  Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881, English writer

Thomas CarlyleIf there be no enemy there's no fight. If no fight, no victory and if no victory there is no crown.

—  Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881, English writer

John SteinbeckIf you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

—  John Steinbeck, 1902-1968, American writer, Nobel 1962

Jean RostandTwo spouses must be careful not to quarrel when they no longer love each other enough for reconciliation.

—  Jean Rostand, 1894-1977, French scientist & philosopher

Jean RostandA married couple fit very well together when both partners usually feel the need for a quarrel at the same time.

—  Jean Rostand, 1894-1977, French scientist & philosopher

William Hazlitt Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

—  William Hazlitt , 1778-1830, English essayist & critic

Donald RumsfeldNever assume the other fellow will not do something you wouldn’t do.

—  Donald Rumsfeld, American politician

Donald RumsfeldDon’t divide the world into “them” and “us”. Avoid infatuation with or resentment of the press, the Congress, rivals, or opponents. Accept them as facts. They have their jobs and you have yours.

—  Donald Rumsfeld, American politician

Robert Louis StevensonMarriage is like life – it is a field of battle, not a bed of roses.

—  Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894, Scottish writer

Erica JongConflict is the soul of literature.

—  Erica Jong, 1942-, American writer

Henry KissingerThe superpowers often behave like two heavily armed blind men feeling their way around a room, each believing himself in mortal peril from the other, whom he assumes to have perfect vision... Of course, over time, even two armed blind men can do enormous damage to each other, not to speak of the room.

—  Henry Kissinger, 1923-2023, American politician

Alexandre DumasYes, I insulted him; but I wanted to fight with him, and when you want to fight with people you have to insult them.

—  Alexandre Dumas, 1802-1870, French writer

George HerbertIf a donkey bray at you, don’t bray at him.

—  George Herbert, 1593-1633, Welsh poet

Carl von ClausewitzEvery suspension of offensive action, either from erroneous views, from fear or from indolence, is in favor of the side acting defensively.

—  Carl von Clausewitz, 1780-1831, Prussian military theorist

Cesare PaveseHate is always a clash between our spirit and someone else's body.

—  Cesare Pavese, 1908-1950, Italian writer

Bible Quotes

Gospel of MatthewHe who is not with Me is against Me.

Ο μη ων μετ’ εμού, κατ’ εμού εστιν.

—  Gospel of Matthew ‐ 12:30

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Latin Quotes

TerentiusLovers’ quarrels are the renewal of love.

Amantium irae amoris integratio est.

—  Terentius, c. 185-159 BC, Roman comic playwright

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Thomas HobbesWar of all against all.

Bellum omnium contra omnes.

—  Thomas Hobbes, 1588-1679, English philosopher

     (a description to human existence in the state of nature)

Funny Quotes

George CarlinIf you can’t beat them, arrange to have them beaten.

—  George Carlin, 1936-2008, American comedian

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Jerry SeinfeldWhen I was a kid, my favorite ride was the bumper cars. What a wonderful fantasy of the driving experience as it could be. All confrontation, no destination. Driving as an act of pure hostility.

—  Jerry Seinfeld, 1954-, American comedian

Ashleigh BrilliantI hope I can settle my internal conflicts without bloodshed.

—  Ashleigh Brilliant, 1933-, British cartoonist & epigrammatist

Ancient Greek

Marcus AureliusThe best defense is not to be like your enemy.

Άριστος τρόπος του αμυνεσθαι το μη εξομοιούσθαι.

—  Marcus Aurelius, 121-180 AD, Roman Emperor ‐ Meditations VI, 6

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Ancient Greek phraseA deer picks up a fight with the lion.

Προς λέοντα δορκάς άπτεται μάχης.

—  Ancient Greek phrase

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Movie Quotes

Dr. Strangelove (1964)Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!

—  from the film Dr. Strangelove (1964)

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Planet of the Apes (1968)Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!

—  from the film Planet of the Apes (1968)

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