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In arguing one should meet serious pleading with humor, and humor
with serious pleading.
In arguing one should meet serious pleading with humor, and humor
with serious pleading.
A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries read more
A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better.
His conduct still right with his argument wrong.
His conduct still right with his argument wrong.
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.
Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.
Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.
To strive with an equal is dangerous; with a superior, mad; with an inferior, degrading.
To strive with an equal is dangerous; with a superior, mad; with an inferior, degrading.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.
A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.
