364 Quotes About Arguing

As a lawyer Travis was a fan of arguing—arguing till the original argument had been lost so far back in the tangle of discussion that it became irrelevant and all that mattered was that he was clearly right

The worst part, the worst part, was that Lord de Worde was never wrong. It was not a position he understood in relation to his personal geography. People who took an opposing view were insane, or dangerous, or possibly even not really people. You couldn't have an argument with Lord de Worde. Not a proper argument. An argument, from arguer, meant to debate and discuss and persuade by reason. What you could have with William's father was a flaming row.

it is not necessary to convince anyone of anything..... and the words do not matter much. it is the knowledge and experience that is transcendent.

I shall not waste any more words on you," she said coldly. "Your mind is too closed to hear them.

I don't debate where there is no debate. I'm smart. You're stupid. Debate over.

Do not argue about what is beautiful or ugly, exalted or base, as most comparisons only lead to strife and seed of hostility among people.

Cum mulieribus non est disputandum, as Cicero says.

Not everyone can be relaxed or comfortable enough to seriously listen to the (debate or interview) answers.

Why don’t you tell people what happened last night” “You slept on the sofa!” “And why is that?” “Because you’re .... incompetent