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Argumentation Quote by Al-Ghazali

“Do not dispute with anyone in any matter as far as possible. For in argumentation lies much harm and its evil is greater than its benefit.” quote by Al-Ghazali — Download Open image

“Do not dispute with anyone in any matter as far as possible. For in argumentation lies much harm and its evil is greater than its benefit.”

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