An Argument is not won by being argumentative — A fire is not extinguished by fire.

Argument is like an arrow from a cross-bow, which has equal force though shot by a child.

Argument is like an arrow from a cross-bow, which has great force though shot by a child.

The Argument is a detestible thing — They are always vulgar, and often convincing.

Conversation is best with lulls — Repose is as necessary in conversation as in a picture.

The Conversation is that which makes for friends rather than vice versa.

Conversation is our account of ourselves. All we have, all we can, all we know is brought into play, and as the reproduction, in finer form, of all our havings.

Conversation is feminine, circular and radiant of the underlying unity.