It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.

It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument.

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

Whatever Sceptic could inquire for,
For every why he had a wherefore.

Whatever Sceptic could inquire for,
For every why he had a wherefore.

The best argument is that which seems merely an explanation.

The best argument is that which seems merely an explanation.

When Bishop Berkeley said "there was no matter."
And proved it--'t was no matter what he said.

When Bishop Berkeley said "there was no matter."
And proved it--'t was no matter what he said.

How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?

How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?

Reproachful speech from either side
The want of argument supplied;
They rail, reviled; as often ends
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Reproachful speech from either side
The want of argument supplied;
They rail, reviled; as often ends
The contests of disputing friends.

Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear.

Hear one side and you will be in the dark. Hear both and all will be clear.

The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.

The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.