489 Quotes About Debate

In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest.

Mock and ridicule men who refuse to use reason and logic; use reason and logic against men who know only how to mock and ridicule.

Arguing with a lawyer is not the hardest thing in the world; not arguing is.

The hardest and hardiest, heartiest defense comes squarely from where it can empathize with the artiest and sharpest, smartest offense.

The clash of ideas is not weakness.Truth reaches its place when tussling with error.

I'm very depressed how in this country you can be told "That's offensive" as though those two words constitute an argument.

Diversity and independence are important because the best collective decisions are the product of disagreement and contest, not consensus or compromise.

If the majority view, whether in government or in the scientific establishment, is wrong, toleration of dissent increases the odds that their errors will eventually be discovered. But even if the majority view is correct, as it often may be, it is more likely to be seen to be correct if it must defend itself against critics.

I have witnessed how the power of listening, storytelling and embracing gray areas breaks through the rigid 'us vs. them.