Calmness in argument is a great advantage for he who lets another chafe, warms him at his fire.
Arguing - Arguments Quotes
More words ain’t good for anything in the world only to bring on more argument.
Weak arguments are often thrust before my path; but although they are most unsubstantial, it is not easy to destroy them. There is not a more difficult feat known than to cut through a cushion with a sword.
Whoever fears to submit any question to the test of free discussion, loves his own opinion more than the truth.
Never argue with a fool. People might not know the difference.
It is as useless to argue with those who have renounced the use of reason as to administer medication to the dead.
We might as well give up the fiction That we can argue any view. For what in me is pure Conviction Is simple Prejudice in you.
If I know your sect, I anticipate your argument.
Counsel searching for authority for lack of argument.
When blithe to argument I come, Though armed with facts, and merry, May Providence protect me from The fool as adversary, Whose mind to him a kingdom is Where reason lacks dominion, Who calls conviction prejudice And prejudice opinion.
