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 knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

The best argument is that which seems merely an explanation.

The best argument is that which seems merely an explanation.

You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for ones self-respect to be a punching bag.

You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for ones self-respect to be a punching bag.

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.

Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

It is more noble by silence to avoid an injury than by argument to overcome it.

It is more noble by silence to avoid an injury than by argument to overcome it.

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.