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    Where we desire to be informed 'tis good to contest with men
    above ourselves; but to confirm and establish our opinions, 'tis
    best to argue with judgments below our own, that the frequent
    spoils and victories over their reasons may settle in ourselves
    an esteem and confirmed opinion of our own.

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A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

by John Dryden Found in: Argument Quotes,
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Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

by Victor Hugo Found in: Argument Quotes,
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Much might be said on both sides.

Much might be said on both sides.

by Joseph Addison Found in: Argument Quotes,
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There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only
argument available with an east wind is to read more

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only
argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat.

by James Russell Lowell Found in: Argument Quotes,
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He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.

He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.

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The purely agitation attitude is not good enough for a detailed consideration of a subject.

The purely agitation attitude is not good enough for a detailed consideration of a subject.

by Jawaharlal Nehru Found in: Argument Quotes,
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The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the right.

The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the right.

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I am bound to furnish my antagonists with arguments, but not with
comprehension.

I am bound to furnish my antagonists with arguments, but not with
comprehension.

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I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an
understanding.

I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an
understanding.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Argument Quotes,
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