Stop Arguing
I used to argue and fight with people on every little thing where I thought they were wrong. But Mr. Carnegie taught that “The best way to win an argument is to avoid it.” Even if you win the argument by throwing great points and proving the other person wrong, you will lose because you have hurt others’ pride, and now he will never back down because of his pride.A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.
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