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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.
The best argument is that which seems merely an explanation.
The best argument is that which seems merely an explanation.
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.
And there begins a lang digression
About the lords o' the creation.
And there begins a lang digression
About the lords o' the creation.
After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.
After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.
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.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.
Reproachful speech from either side
The want of argument supplied;
They rail, reviled; as often ends
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Reproachful speech from either side
The want of argument supplied;
They rail, reviled; as often ends
The contests of disputing friends.
Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.
Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.
