The goal of an argument should be progress, not victory.

The most convincing argument is that which is not argued at all, but briefly stated and left to be pondered upon by others.

It is impossible to win an argument with an ignorant man.

A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.

An ounce of facts is worth a ton of arguments.

People who know the least always argue the most.

The best thing for an argument is not words and ideas, but to stop arguing.

Argument seldom convinces anyone against his inclination.

When an argument flares up, the wise man quenches it with silence.

Calmness in argument is a great advantage for he who lets another chafe, warms him at his fire.