Argument Quotes

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A mature society understands that at the heart of democracy is argument. — Salman Rushdie
Writers have an opinion about the world and offer arguments about the world. They should offer contemplation. — Salman Rushdie
The response of anybody interested in liberty is that we all have a say and the ability to have an argument is exactly what liberty… — Salman Rushdie
I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong. — Bertrand Russell
Faith is an excitement and an enthusiasm: it is a condition of intellectual magnificence to which we must cling as to a treasure, and not… — George Sand
Advertising is the modern substitute for argument; its function is to make the worse appear the better. — George Santayana
A common creation demands a common sacrifice, and perhaps not the least potent argument in favour of a constructed international language is the fact that… — Edward Sapir
I think fiction isn't so good at being for or against things in general - the rhetorical argument a short story can make is only… — George Saunders
Preaching to the choir actually arms the choir with arguments and elevates the choir's discourse. There's a reason the right does it and does it… — Dan Savage
Be able to analyze statistics, which can be used to support or undercut almost any argument. — Marilyn vos Savant
Be able to defend your arguments in a rational way. Otherwise, all you have is an opinion. — Marilyn vos Savant
Evolution has long been the target of illogical arguments that use presumption. — Marilyn vos Savant
Capital punishment is the source of many an argument, both good and bad. — Marilyn vos Savant
Do not let arguments of expediency persuade you. That is the slow road to oblivion. That is the tortured path to undoing step by step,… — Charles Schumer
My life is my argument. — Albert Schweitzer
I've been keeping a diary for thirty-three years and write in it every morning. Most of it's just whining, but every so often there'll be… — David Sedaris
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. — William Shakespeare
In a false quarrel there is no true valor. — William Shakespeare
It is true that Mr. Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, after which there was a commitment to give 40 acres and a mule. That's where… — Al Sharpton
The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind to the arguments against it. — George Bernard Shaw

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