It is a good precept generally, in seconding another, yet to add somewhat of one's own: as if you will grant his opinion, let it be with some distinction; if you will follow his motion, let it be with condition; if you allow his counsel, let it be with alleging further reason.
附和别人时,也加入自己的思考,是一条普遍适用的好准则:赞同意见时说明区别,接受提议时提出条件,认可建议时补充理由。
— Francis Bacon · Essays · Of Ceremonies, And Respects —