Argument Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“His argument is as thin as the homeopathic soup that was made by oiling the shadow of a pigeon that had been starved to death.”
About This Quote
The metaphor suggests an argument lacking substance, as flimsy as a nonsensical concoction.
In simple terms: Argument is weak and insubstantial.
Strengthen evidence and clarity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- legal briefs
- academic papers
- political speeches
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make your points more concrete?
- What evidence supports your claim?
May be hyperbolic, not literal critique.