Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance.
Arguing - Arguments Quotes
A long dispute means both parties are wrong.
When an argument flares up, the wise man quenches it with silence.
Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believing as we already do.
There are two sides to every argument, unless a person is personally involved, in which case there is only one.
Calmness in argument is a great advantage for he who lets another chafe, warms him at his fire.
More words ain’t good for anything in the world only to bring on more argument.
Weak arguments are often thrust before my path; but although they are most unsubstantial, it is not easy to destroy them. There is not a more difficult feat known than to cut through a cushion with a sword.
Whoever fears to submit any question to the test of free discussion, loves his own opinion more than the truth.
The Chinese have a story based on three or four thousand years of civilization. Two Chinese coolies were arguing heatedly in the midst of a crowd. A stranger expresses surprise that no blows were being struck. His Chinese friend replied, “The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out.”
