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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.
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.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.
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.
Any fact is better established by two or three good testimonies than by a thousand arguments.
Any fact is better established by two or three good testimonies than by a thousand arguments.
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
'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.
The daughter of debate
That still discord doth sow.
The daughter of debate
That still discord doth sow.