--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So you see how endlessly futile and…" description: "\"So you see how endlessly futile and fruitless it would be if we wanted to refute their objections every time they obstinately resolved not to think thr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/282/anonymous-1_argument_so-you-see-how-endlessly-futile-and-frui_1185282.jpg" --- # So you see how endlessly futile and fruitless it would be… ![“So you see how endlessly futile and fruitless it would be if we wanted to refute their objections every time they obstinately resolved not to think through what they say but merely to speak, just so long as they contradict our arguments in any way they can.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/282/anonymous-1_argument_so-you-see-how-endlessly-futile-and-frui_1185282.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/282/anonymous-1_argument_so-you-see-how-endlessly-futile-and-frui_1185282.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/282/anonymous-1_argument_so-you-see-how-endlessly-futile-and-frui_1185282.jpg) > “So you see how endlessly futile and fruitless it would be if we wanted to refute their objections every time they obstinately resolved not to think through what they say but merely to speak, just so long as they contradict our arguments in any way they can.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Debating with stubborn opponents often wastes effort because they refuse rational discussion. **In simple terms:** Arguing with closed minds is futile. Key Takeaway Choose battles wisely. Themes communication argumentation stubbornness Mood frustrated analytical Type philosophical strategic When to use this quote - political debate - online forums - family disagreements Key Concepts logic psychology dialogue Questions to Reflect On - When is it worth persisting? - How can you encourage open thinking? 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