Famous Quotes about Argument (84 Quotations)

There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.

There are usually two sides to every argument but no end.

There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat.

There is no point in arguing about matters of taste.

There's nothing I like less than bad arguments for a view that I hold dear.

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.

True disputants are like true sportsman: their whole delight is in the pursuit.

Two dogs strive for a bone and the third one runs off with it.

Use soft words and hard arguments.

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

We must not contradict, but instruct him that contradicts us; for a madman is not cured by another running mad also.

Weak arguments are often thrust before my path; but although they are most insubstantial, it is not easy to destroy them. There is not a more difficult feat known than to cut through a cushion with a sword.

Weakness on both sides is, the motto of all quarrels.

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.

When all are wrong, everyone is right.

When good people have a falling out, only one of them may be at fault at first; but if the strife continues long, usually both become guilty.

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

When two quarrel, both are in the wrong.

When you argue with your inferiors, you convince them of only one thing: they are as clever as you.