Intellect

Two natives of Hong Kong were arguing loudly in the street.

An American, who observed the altercation, but could not speak the language, asked an Asian friend what they were arguing about.

"They are having a discussion about the ownership of a boat," came the reply.

"They're getting so wrought up, won't they start fighting soon?" the tourist asked.

"No," his friend said. "These men will not start fighting because each one knows the man who strikes the first blow admits his ideas just gave out."