I knew when seven justices could not take up a quarrel, but when the parties were met themselves, one of them thought but of an If, as, 'If you said so, then I said so;' and they shook hands and swore brothers. Your If is the only peacemaker; much virtue in If.
William ShakespeareThou hast no figures nor no fantasies Which busy care draws in the brains of men; Therefore thou sleep'st so sound.
William Shakespeare