Here, everything depends not on fighting but the right use of words.

A man may be a diplomat and not render his country any large benefit; still, it's a fine individual training.

Thrones stand on precipices and are pushed back to safety by the trick of a few words.

Have an egg; they're fresh." Fitzgerald sat down and gulped his coffee.

"They broke my monocle in the struggle." Maurice choked in his cup.
"I've worn it twelve years, too," went on Fitzgerald.
"Everything is for the best," said Maurice.