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When a thing is said to be not worth refuting you may be sure that either it is flagrantly stupid read more
When a thing is said to be not worth refuting you may be sure that either it is flagrantly stupid -- in which case all comment is superfluous -- or it is something formidable, the very crux of the problem.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.
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.
The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.
The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.
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.
I find you want me to furnish you with argument and intellects
too. No, sir, these, I protest you, read more
I find you want me to furnish you with argument and intellects
too. No, sir, these, I protest you, are too hard for me.
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
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.
