Quote by William Lloyd Garrison

With reasonable men, I will reason with humane men I will plead but to tyrants I will give no quarter, nor waste arguments where they will certainly be lost.

With reasonable men, I will reason with humane men I will pl

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of choosing one's battles wisely. It suggests that it is pointless to engage in discussion or reasoning with tyrants or individuals who hold unreasonable viewpoints because they will not be receptive to logical arguments. Instead, the quote hints at the need to focus on addressing concerns with reasonable and humane individuals who are more inclined to consider different perspectives. It implies that time and energy are better spent on constructive conversations rather than wasting efforts on unproductive discussions with uncompromising or oppressive individuals.

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