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Argument Quotes By Bertrand Russell: There is little of the true philosophic spirit

There is little of the true philosophic spirit in Aquinas. He does not, like the Platonic Socrates, set out to follow wherever the argument may lead. — Bertrand Russell

Argument Quotes By Joseph Addison: Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable.

Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable. — Joseph Addison

Argument Quotes By J.P. Donleavy: The inhabitants will always see both sides of

The inhabitants will always see both sides of an argument so long as it can result in a fight. — J.P. Donleavy

Argument Quotes By Oscar Wilde: I like to do all the talking myself.

I like to do all the talking myself. It saves time, and prevents arguments. — Oscar Wilde

Argument Quotes By Sukant Ratnakar: If you can win an argument by stretching

If you can win an argument by stretching your lips for a smile, why open your mouth and lose it. — Sukant Ratnakar

Argument Quotes By Frederick Douglass: At a time like this, scorching irony, not

At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. — Frederick Douglass

Argument Quotes By Booker T. Washington: We must reinforce argument with results.

We must reinforce argument with results. — Booker T. Washington

Argument Quotes By Theophile Gautier: With all women gentleness is the most persuasive

With all women gentleness is the most persuasive and powerful argument. — Theophile Gautier

Argument Quotes By Michel De Montaigne: I myself am more ready to distort a

I myself am more ready to distort a fine saying in order to patch it on to me than to distort the thread of my argument to go in search of one. [A] — Michel De Montaigne

Argument Quotes By Armin Navabi: In reality, the only necessary argument against believing

In reality, the only necessary argument against believing in God is simply that there is no evidence that any gods exist. An — Armin Navabi

Argument Quotes By M.J. Nicholls: Waking up is the strongest argument for full-blown

Waking up is the strongest argument for full-blown misanthropy. — M.J. Nicholls

Argument Quotes By Jean Piaget: Logical reasoning is an argument which we have

Logical reasoning is an argument which we have with ourselves and which reproduces internally the features of a real argument. — Jean Piaget

Argument Quotes By Napoleon Hill: The ability to negotiate with other people without

The ability to negotiate with other people without friction and argument is the outstanding quality of all successful people. — Napoleon Hill

Argument Quotes By L.J.Smith: Why do people always assume that volume will

Why do people always assume that volume will succeed when logic won't? - Damon — L.J.Smith

Argument Quotes By Louis D. Brandeis: We are not won by arguments that we

We are not won by arguments that we can analyze, but by tone and temper; by the manner, which is the man himself. — Louis D. Brandeis

Argument Quotes By Cornell Capa: With all the arguments and discussions about the

With all the arguments and discussions about the Vietnam War, what did the visual image do? It ended the war. — Cornell Capa

Argument Quotes By Marilynne Robinson: I think the attempt to defend belief can

I think the attempt to defend belief can unsettle it, in fact, because there is always an inadequacy in argument about ultimate things. — Marilynne Robinson

Argument Quotes By Mehmet Oz: It's difficult to love someone you don't respect,

It's difficult to love someone you don't respect, which is hard to remember when you're having an argument. — Mehmet Oz

Argument Quotes By Julius Lester: Part of the mind's job was to cast

Part of the mind's job was to cast doubt on what the heart knew to be true, and the heart, because it had no words, often lost the argument — Julius Lester

Argument Quotes By Benjamin R. Smith: I'm sure the 'I wouldn't fuck a murder

I'm sure the 'I wouldn't fuck a murder conspirator' argument wins over many an internal affairs review board. Bring him in. It'll be in your favor. — Benjamin R. Smith

Argument Quotes By William H. Hastie: It is not a persuasive argument that an

It is not a persuasive argument that an evil should continue because it has existed in the past. — William H. Hastie

Argument Quotes By Marilyn Vos Savant: Capital punishment is the source of many an

Capital punishment is the source of many an argument, both good and bad. — Marilyn Vos Savant

Argument Quotes By Nassim Nicholas Taleb: You never win an argument until they attack

You never win an argument until they attack your person. — Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Argument Quotes By Therese Doucet: Maybe I'm strange and perverse, but I've always

Maybe I'm strange and perverse, but I've always thought there was something sexy about a compelling argument. — Therese Doucet

Argument Quotes By Stephen Leacock: A half truth, like half a brick, is

A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better. — Stephen Leacock

Argument Quotes By Michael Palin: I am very cautious of people who are

I am very cautious of people who are absolutely right, especially when they are vehemently so. — Michael Palin

Argument Quotes By Margaret Heffernan: For good ideas and true innovation, you need

For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate. — Margaret Heffernan

Argument Quotes By Auliq Ice: In every argument there is a discovery of

In every argument there is a discovery of truth and a bed of success. — Auliq Ice

Argument Quotes By Scott Lynch: Begging everyone's pardon," said Big Konar, "but it

Begging everyone's pardon," said Big Konar, "but it ain't polite to have an argument if nobody else knows what the fuck you're arguing about. — Scott Lynch

Argument Quotes By Herbert V. Prochnow: If you are ignorant, you certainly can get

If you are ignorant, you certainly can get into some interesting arguments. — Herbert V. Prochnow

Argument Quotes By Menachem Begin: He who threatens us will find us deaf

He who threatens us will find us deaf to his threats. We are willing to listen only to rational arguments. — Menachem Begin

Argument Quotes By Gerry Spence: Without argument the species would parish.

Without argument the species would parish. — Gerry Spence

Argument Quotes By Rafael Nadal: I'd rather lose an argument than get into

I'd rather lose an argument than get into a long discussion in order to win it. — Rafael Nadal

Argument Quotes By Mason Cooley: Some marriages depend on domestic arguments the way

Some marriages depend on domestic arguments the way the courts depend on litigation. — Mason Cooley

Argument Quotes By Samuel Johnson: Oratory is the power of beating down your

Oratory is the power of beating down your adversary's arguments and putting better in their place. — Samuel Johnson

Argument Quotes By Paul Harvey: Dependency arguments often come from elites - either

Dependency arguments often come from elites - either aid agencies or governments - and say something about attitudes to poor people. — Paul Harvey

Argument Quotes By Steven Johnson: To a certain extent, Ruef's and Burt's research

To a certain extent, Ruef's and Burt's research is a validation of the celebrated "strength of weak ties" argument first proposed by Mark Granovetter, — Steven Johnson

Argument Quotes By Anita Roddick: My argument is: keep the bloody bottom line

My argument is: keep the bloody bottom line at the bottom. That's where it should be. — Anita Roddick

Argument Quotes By Johann Most: As set forth by theologians, the idea of

As set forth by theologians, the idea of 'God' is an argument that assumes its own conclusions, and proves nothing. — Johann Most

Argument Quotes By Ben Goldacre: You cannot reason people out of a position

You cannot reason people out of a position that they did not reason themselves into. — Ben Goldacre

Argument Quotes By Gerry Spence: To excel in the art of domestic argument,

To excel in the art of domestic argument, one must master the art of losing. — Gerry Spence

Argument Quotes By Margaret Thatcher: First you win the argument, then you win

First you win the argument, then you win the vote. — Margaret Thatcher

Argument Quotes By Steve Volk: De Bono argues that the West's tradition of

De Bono argues that the West's tradition of settling disagreement by debate or argument is an example of overreliance on logic. — Steve Volk

Argument Quotes By S.E. Jakes: You are an idiot," Tom informed him.Prophet stared

You are an idiot," Tom informed him.
Prophet stared at the duct tape around his wrists. "I have no argument against that at the moment. — S.E. Jakes

Argument Quotes By Derrick Belanger: find that if in a hurry, it is

find that if in a hurry, it is always better to acquiesce with my wife than to make an argument. — Derrick Belanger

Argument Quotes By Emily Yoffe: Obama's major accomplishment is himself. This can be

Obama's major accomplishment is himself. This can be an effective argument to make to undecided voters and something Obama has to artfully address. — Emily Yoffe

Argument Quotes By William Lane Craig: my favorite is the cosmological argument. But cosmological

my favorite is the cosmological argument. But cosmological and teleological arguments don't touch people where they live. The — William Lane Craig

Argument Quotes By Karl Barth: The person who knows only his side of

The person who knows only his side of the argument knows little of that. — Karl Barth

Argument Quotes By George Washington: Strive not with your superiors in argument, but

Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty. — George Washington

Argument Quotes By C.S. Forester: When a man who is drinking neat gin

When a man who is drinking neat gin starts talking about his mother he is past all argument. — C.S. Forester

Argument Quotes By Mark Twain: There is nothing like instances to grow hair

There is nothing like instances to grow hair on a bald-headed argument. — Mark Twain

Argument Quotes By Richard Carlson: The next time you find yourself in an

The next time you find yourself in an argument, rather than defend your position, see if you can see the other point of view first. — Richard Carlson

Argument Quotes By Ben Jonson: A good life is a main argument.

A good life is a main argument. — Ben Jonson

Argument Quotes By Brunello Cucinelli: I never remember my parents having an argument.

I never remember my parents having an argument. — Brunello Cucinelli

Argument Quotes By Robert J. Crane: argument often turns petty, regardless of its import.

argument often turns petty, regardless of its import. — Robert J. Crane

Argument Quotes By Publilius Syrus: In a heated argument we are apt to

In a heated argument we are apt to lose sight of the truth. — Publilius Syrus

Argument Quotes By Oscar Wilde: If one listens one may be convinced; and

If one listens one may be convinced; and a man who allows himself to be convinced by an argument is a thoroughly unreasonable person — Oscar Wilde

Argument Quotes By Ann Landers: Remember, it takes two to make an argument.

Remember, it takes two to make an argument. The one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking. — Ann Landers

Argument Quotes By Bono: People rid the room of argument until they

People rid the room of argument until they have no one left - except people who agree with them. It is understandable. But I like a good argument. — Bono

Argument Quotes By Chuck Klosterman: Mostly, we argued about who which of us

Mostly, we argued about who which of us was better at arguing, and particularly about who had won the previous argument. — Chuck Klosterman

Argument Quotes By George F. Will: The argument that a particular project will be

The argument that a particular project will be "self-financing" is usually the first refuge of politicians defending the indefensible. — George F. Will

Argument Quotes By Mira Grant: The fact that he was still smiling was

The fact that he was still smiling was either a testament to his training or an argument in favor of stimulants. — Mira Grant

Argument Quotes By David Berlinski: However good an argument in philosophy may happen

However good an argument in philosophy may happen to be, it is generally not good enough. — David Berlinski

Argument Quotes By Jonathan Swift: Argument is the worst sort of conversation.

Argument is the worst sort of conversation. — Jonathan Swift

Argument Quotes By Sean O'Casey: There's nothing so passionate as a vested interest

There's nothing so passionate as a vested interest disguised as an intellectual conviction. — Sean O'Casey

Argument Quotes By Anonymous: Silence is an arguement hard to refute

Silence is an arguement hard to refute — Anonymous

Argument Quotes By Steve Harvey: You can be happy, or you can be

You can be happy, or you can be right. If you want to be part of a couple and win every argument, you're in trouble. — Steve Harvey

Argument Quotes By John B. S. Haldane: An ounce of algebra is worth a ton

An ounce of algebra is worth a ton of verbal argument. — John B. S. Haldane

Argument Quotes By Evan Esar: The only thing worse than being on the

The only thing worse than being on the wrong side of an argument is to be on the right side with no one listening. — Evan Esar

Argument Quotes By Joseph Sobran: The best argument for anarchism is the twentieth

The best argument for anarchism is the twentieth century. — Joseph Sobran

Argument Quotes By John E. Jones III: The writings of leading ID proponents reveal that

The writings of leading ID proponents reveal that the designer postulated by their argument is the God of Christianity. — John E. Jones III

Argument Quotes By Dale Carnegie: Avoid Arguments Like Rattlesnakes And Earthquakes

Avoid Arguments Like Rattlesnakes And Earthquakes — Dale Carnegie

Argument Quotes By Jennifer Saunders: I cannot do confrontation. You know that fight

I cannot do confrontation. You know that fight or flight thing? I'm flight. I just don't want the argument. — Jennifer Saunders

Argument Quotes By Gerry Spence: Arguments do not erase prejudice any more than

Arguments do not erase prejudice any more than arguments erase scars, whether psychological or physical. — Gerry Spence

Argument Quotes By Walt Whitman: How beggarly appear arguments before a defiant deed!

How beggarly appear arguments before a defiant deed! — Walt Whitman

Argument Quotes By Deepak Chopra: Completely desist from defending your point of view.

Completely desist from defending your point of view. When you have no point to defend, you do not allow the birth of an argument. — Deepak Chopra

Argument Quotes By Zack Ryder: Arguing with the girlfriend. Mid argument she says

Arguing with the girlfriend. Mid argument she says "Were you on Monday night Raw last night?" I had no comeback. — Zack Ryder

Argument Quotes By Gerry Spence: We are afraid. But fear confirms life and

We are afraid. But fear confirms life and identifies the source of every successful argument - ourselves. — Gerry Spence

Argument Quotes By Samuel Johnson: Assertion is not argument; to contradict the statement

Assertion is not argument; to contradict the statement of an opponent is not proof that you are correct. — Samuel Johnson

Argument Quotes By Lisa Kleypas: I'd agree with you, except that agreeing with

I'd agree with you, except that agreeing with you probably means I'm on the wrong side of the argument."
"-Cam Rohan — Lisa Kleypas

Argument Quotes By Robert Greene: Win through your actions, never through argument.

Win through your actions, never through argument. — Robert Greene

Argument Quotes By Nigel Warburton: Users of slippery slope arguments should take skiing

Users of slippery slope arguments should take skiing lessons - you really can choose to stop. — Nigel Warburton

Argument Quotes By Charles R. Swindoll: If you want to stop an argument, close

If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth. — Charles R. Swindoll

Argument Quotes By William E. Gladstone: One example is worth a thousand arguments.

One example is worth a thousand arguments. — William E. Gladstone

Argument Quotes By Serena Williams: When I'm down, I talk to myself a

When I'm down, I talk to myself a lot. I look crazy because I'm constantly having an argument with myself. — Serena Williams

Argument Quotes By Steve Maraboli: The argument could be made that the word

The argument could be made that the word 'hero' is overused. I do not think, however, that this is the case when referring to teachers. — Steve Maraboli

Argument Quotes By Brian Herbert: The purpose of argument is to change the

The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth. - Bene Gesserit Precept I — Brian Herbert

Argument Quotes By Criss Jami: The love of conflict is most evident when

The love of conflict is most evident when opposing forces join sides to defeat the peacemaker. — Criss Jami

Argument Quotes By Dale Carnegie: Nine times out of ten, an argument ends

Nine times out of ten, an argument ends with each of the contestants more firmly convinced than ever that he is absolutely right. — Dale Carnegie

Argument Quotes By Charles Haddon Spurgeon: Faith never makes herself her own plea, she

Faith never makes herself her own plea, she rests all her argument upon the blood of Christ. — Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Argument Quotes By David Hume: Truth springs from argument amongst friends.

Truth springs from argument amongst friends. — David Hume

Argument Quotes By Alexander Pope: When much dispute has past, we find our

When much dispute has past, we find our tenets just the same as last. — Alexander Pope

Argument Quotes By Bill McKibben: When we think about global warming at all,

When we think about global warming at all, the arguments tend to be ideological, theological and economic. — Bill McKibben

Argument Quotes By Stefan Emunds: Arguing is a waste of time, because our

Arguing is a waste of time, because our attitudes need a quantum leap, not our knowledge. Arguing is a sport at best and a bad attitude at worst. — Stefan Emunds

Argument Quotes By Euripides: A just cause needs no interpreting. It carries

A just cause needs no interpreting. It carries its own case. But the unjust argument since it is sick, needs clever medicine. — Euripides

Argument Quotes By Robert Fritz: Faith was the excuse you used if you

Faith was the excuse you used if you didn't have a good argument. — Robert Fritz

Argument Quotes By Anonymous: Take caution when declaring war because you may

Take caution when declaring war because you may believe it will be easy, but war will always end in despair. — Anonymous

Argument Quotes By Leon Kass: It's very hard to make arguments about the

It's very hard to make arguments about the effects of cloning on family relations if family relations are in tatters. — Leon Kass

Argument Quotes By David Webb: The aim of argument, or of discussion, should

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress (Joseph Joubert). — David Webb

Argument Quotes By Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.: History is, indeed, an argument without end.

History is, indeed, an argument without end. — Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.