Contend not with men, and metal, not with strife…
Contend not with men, and metal, not with strife not by own. Even where large sums are involved, travel only on the advice of men in mature judgment, who are well disposed to be, trust, not the council of the young in preference to that of the old.
— from Communication & Conflict (Communication/Conflict) · Hebrew Ethical Wills by Israel Abrahams
In the book
In an argument, say less, and be brave enough to ask first what you did to cause it. Do not contend with people out of mere strife, and when a matter is serious, take your counsel from those with mature judgment rather than the loudest voice in the room. Never let yourself believe the person across from you is evil — believe instead that there is good in them you have not yet found. — Communication & Conflict (Communication/Conflict)
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- Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)
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