Argument Quote by Anonymous

An argument can be logically valid, but unsound in that it contains a false premise and, therefore, leads to a false conclusion (e.g., Scientists…

— Sam Harris

Assertion is not argument; to contradict the statement of an opponent is not proof that you are correct.

— Samuel Johnson

Contradictions have always existed in the soul of [individuals]. But it is only when we prefer analysis to silence that they become a constant…

— Thomas Merton

The principle of contradiction establishes merely the agreement of concepts, but does not itself produce concepts.

— Anonymous

To arrive at a contradiction is to confess an error in one's thinking; to maintain a contradiction is to abdicate one's mind and to…

— Ayn Rand

“Logic is the art of non-contradictory identification. A contradiction cannot exist. No concept man forms is valid unless he integrates it without contradiction into…

— Ayn Rand

Contradiction itself, far from always being a criterion of error, is sometimes a sign of truth.

— Simone Weil

“I'll give you a hint. Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think that you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find…

— Ayn Rand

“There is a difference between discussion and argument. A discussion airs the issues, but an argument alleges charges and appoint blame.”

— T.D. Jakes

You can't take contradiction away. Part of the fun of it is that the contradiction never really quite goes away.

— Paul Schrader

There are no contradictions. If you find one, check your premises.

— Ayn Rand

When a thing is true, there is no need to use any arguments to substantiate it.

— Vinoba Bhave