Maxioms Pet

X
  •   9  /  28  

    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.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  8  /  31  

His conduct still right with his argument wrong.

His conduct still right with his argument wrong.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Argument Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  15  /  20  

Reproachful speech from either side
The want of argument supplied;
They rail, reviled; as often ends
read more

Reproachful speech from either side
The want of argument supplied;
They rail, reviled; as often ends
The contests of disputing friends.

by John Gay Found in: Argument Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  10  /  30  

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,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  49  /  51  

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.

  ( comments )
  36  /  47  

If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost; you can still call him vile names.

If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost; you can still call him vile names.

  ( comments )
  12  /  24  

When Bishop Berkeley said "there was no matter."
And proved it--'t was no matter what he said.

When Bishop Berkeley said "there was no matter."
And proved it--'t was no matter what he said.

  ( comments )
  17  /  29  

'Twas blow for blow, disputing inch by inch,
For one would not retreat, nor t'other flinch.

'Twas blow for blow, disputing inch by inch,
For one would not retreat, nor t'other flinch.

  ( comments )
  10  /  24  

I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.

I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Argument Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  10  /  35  

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

Maxioms Web Pet