When thou art uncertain in transacting an affair, select that portion of it which will entail no danger to thee. <br /> <br /> Speak not harshly to a man of gentle speech. <br /> Seek not to fight with him who knocks at the door of peace.<br /><br />Saadi Shirazi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ch-08-on-rules-for-conduct-in-life-admonition-07/