Democracy feeds on argument, on the discussion as to the right way forward. This is the reason why respecting the opinion of… — Richard von Weizsaecker Copy Share Image
Socrates splits himself into two, so that there are two Socrates: the Socrates who knows in advance how the discussion is going… — Pierre Hadot Copy Share Image
In action, the English have the advantage enjoyed by free men always entitled to free discussion: of having a ready judgment on… — Heinrich Heine Copy Share Image
The drama may be called that part of theatrical art which lends itself most readily to intellectual discussion: what is left is… — Robertson Davies Copy Share Image
Temperate, sincere, and intelligent inquiry and discussion are only to be dreaded by the advocates of error. The truth need not fear… — Benjamin Rush Copy Share Image
The question of feasibility, the question of cost, the question of including partners elsewhere in the world, the question of the effect… — Gerhard Schroder Copy Share Image
In our era of celebrity, where every life is made public through email, blogs and Facebook, one of the greatest oddities may… — Lily Koppel Copy Share Image
I will call him Small Bob," said Bob. "He is a good monster." End of discussion.The Titan hefted his spear and they… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You know, this is a very strange phenomenon. I keep reading that in American newspapers, and I keep reading extensive speculations. I… — Henry A. Kissinger Copy Share Image
I still love Marvel to death and I had a great experience, and it was a really tough decision to leave Marvel.… — David Finch Copy Share Image
The justification and the purpose of freedom of speech is not to indulge those who want to speak their minds. It is… — Henry Steele Commager Copy Share Image
The genuine rationalist does not think that he or anyone else is in possession of the truth; nor does he think that… — Karl Popper Copy Share Image
We're at the start of the process of talking about a trade deal. We're both very clear that we want a trade… — Theresa May Copy Share Image
What we learn from the past is that you cannot make peace against people by interfering and - and just launching a… — Emmanuel Macron Copy Share Image
Why, in our culture, do so many discussions of male/female roles seem so painful, unfair, unreal, unfunny, and even preposterous? Because of… — Stu Weber Copy Share Image
We [film supervisors] always try to encourage discussion in the room because a lot of times newer animators who are just out… — Victor Navone Copy Share Image
Our necks are getting injured from looking down, and the movie screen gives you opportunity to look up, you know? It gives… — Debra Granik Copy Share Image
If this Nation really wants to create an effective border security policy, we need to have a debate that includes a discussion… — Raul Grijalva Copy Share Image
Dividing everybody into genders and sexuality and races and religions, and I think it's important to have films out there, to have… — Chiwetel Ejiofor Copy Share Image
I'm opposed to censure, .. Whether or not one will be permitted, it's under discussion. It isn't ruled out, but it's not… — Henry Hyde Copy Share Image
I think with President Obama there's going to be a discussion, because he himself is multiracial, because we have for the first… — Michael Emerson Copy Share Image
The Burgess Shale is not unique, but for those who study evolution and fossils it has become something of an icon. It… — Simon Conway Morris Copy Share Image
The strength in our third-quarter financial results is cause for excitement. I'm particularly pleased that we continue to demonstrate impressive growth at… — Bernard Ebbers Copy Share Image
There's a horrible fallacy that exists in the popular discussion of fiction these days: the idea that a successful central character need… — Andrew O'Hagan Copy Share Image
I find it scandalous not only that there was so little discussion of the costs of the Iraq war before we went… — Joseph Stiglitz Copy Share Image
Every time North Korea commits an additional provocation, the U.N. Security Council passes another resolution. But when it comes to dialogue, currently… — Moon Jae-in Copy Share Image
Her imperturbable self-confidence (Duchesse de Maine) caused Madame de Stael to write that the Duchesse believed in herself the same way she… — Antonia Fraser Copy Share Image
There may be something good in silence. It's a brand new thing. You can hear the funniest little discussions, if you keep… — Wes Borland Copy Share Image
Perhaps the habit which distinguishes civilized people from others is that of discussion, exchange of opinion and ideas, the ability to differ… — Katherine Anne Porter Copy Share Image
I think it will bring back discussion about Columbine. When Columbine happened it was the topic of the week, and we shouldn't… — John Robinson Copy Share Image
My interests were aroused, and my faith in the cliches of the subject destroyed, as so often with other subjects, by the… — George Stigler Copy Share Image
Typically, discussions of the safety net boil down to one side wanting to spend more in the name of compassion, and the… — Todd Young Copy Share Image
You know, my goal is not to convince you that I'm right or that you're wrong. About homophobia. Gun violence. Racism. Whatever… — Steven Petrow Copy Share Image
We need some clergy with some backbone, who don't mind making uncomfortable at times those who are very comfortable, and challenging them… — Tim McDonald Copy Share Image
I often have discussions with people who demand pluralism and much more. One can discuss these issues, but only within the framework… — Nguyen Minh Triet Copy Share Image
Regarding race or gender or sexuality, one of the great things about art and music is that they can provide people with… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Discussion in class, which means letting twenty young blockheads and two cocky neurotics discuss something that neither their teacher nor they know. — Vladimir Nabokov Copy Share Image
Give up this dry discussion, this hodge-podge of philosophy. Who has been able to know God by reasoning? Even sages like Suka… — Sarada Devi Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any serious discussion inside the Chinese government about liberalising. I don't think anything's going to change in China… — Rebecca MacKinnon Copy Share Image
If you take a strong stance and have a clear opinion or statement on any subject online, you're going to polarize people.… — Tim Ferriss Copy Share Image