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    Where we desire to be informed 'tis good to contest with men
    above ourselves; but to confirm and establish our opinions, 'tis
    best to argue with judgments below our own, that the frequent
    spoils and victories over their reasons may settle in ourselves
    an esteem and confirmed opinion of our own.

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It takes two to quarrel, but only one to end it.

It takes two to quarrel, but only one to end it.

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He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.

He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.

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The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

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Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

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You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for ones self-respect to be a punching bag.

You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for ones self-respect to be a punching bag.

by Edward Koch Found in: Argument Quotes,
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I find you want me to furnish you with argument and intellects
too. No, sir, these, I protest you, read more

I find you want me to furnish you with argument and intellects
too. No, sir, these, I protest you, are too hard for me.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Argument Quotes,
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A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries read more

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

by Stephen Leacock Found in: Argument Quotes,
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Silence is argument carried on by other means.

Silence is argument carried on by other means.

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Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

by Victor Hugo Found in: Argument Quotes,
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