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    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.

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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.

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

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

by William Gibbs Mcadoo Found in: Argument Quotes,
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Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

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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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There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only
argument available with an east wind is to read more

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

by James Russell Lowell Found in: Argument Quotes,
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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.

by John Gay Found in: Argument Quotes,
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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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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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I always admired Mrs. Grote's saying that politics and theology
were the only two really great subjects.

I always admired Mrs. Grote's saying that politics and theology
were the only two really great subjects.

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