Dale CarnegieIf you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a victory sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will.
About This Quote
In the context of friendship, this quote is about how it is good to get along with others and cooperate with them, but it also forces you to understand that you cannot always get their approval. This is a very important lesson that we often forget.
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