I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

Debate is the death of conversation.

Debate is the death of conversation.

A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.

A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.

No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but read more

No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means read more

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do.

Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.

Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.