Tuesday, August 18, 2009

On Argument (essay)

http://southerncrossreview.org/66/sayeed-argument.htm

(click above for essay)


“Two wise men do not contend and quarrel,
Nor does a scholar fight with a contemptible fellow.”

- Sheikh Sa’di

Sheikh Sa’di advises us not to argue: it is a futile endeavour, and levels the fool and the wise person. For the latter, it is best to agree with the former, or remain silent.

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