Debate Quotes

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Contrary to the utopian rhetoric of social media enthusiasts, the Internet often makes the jump from deliberation to participation even more difficult, thwarting collective action… — Evgeny Morozov
When we can commit a crime, we can also trigger debate. Cases go to courts. Media start covering the cases. But once you build smart… — Evgeny Morozov
The Amish communities of Pennsylvania, despite the retro image of horse-drawn buggies and straw hats, have long been engaged in a productive debate about the… — Howard Rheingold
There are always signs that a reign is ending, and they are usually spotted not in the king himself but in his court. In the… — Hanna Rosin
The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that… — Noam Chomsky
In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest. — William Penn
I think many people kill themselves simply to stop the debate about whether they will or they won't. — Susanna Kaysen
The debate was wearing me out. Once you've posed that question, it won't go away. I think many people kill themselves simply to stop the… — Susanna Kaysen
Actually, it was only part of myself I wanted to kill: the part that wanted to kill herself, that dragged me into the suicide debate… — Susanna Kaysen
Specifically, I’d like to debate whether cannibalism ought to be grounds for leniency in murders, since it’s less wasteful. — Bill Watterson
I'm sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and disagree with this administration, somehow you're not patriotic. We need to stand… — Hillary Clinton
On every question of construction (of the Constitution) let us carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted, recollect the spirit of… — Thomas Jefferson
A culture's ability to understand the world and itself is critical to its survival. But today we are led into the arena of public debate… — George Saunders
The critical opinions of a writer should always be taken with a large grain of salt. For the most part, they are manifestations of his… — Wystan Hugh Auden
An isolated person requires correspondence as a means of seeing his ideas as others see them, and thus guarding against the dogmatisms and extravagances of… — H P Lovecraft
I am to cover the philosophical side of the debate and so far my only thought is that reading keeps you from going gaga. — Mary Ann Shaffer
What I think the political correctness debate is really about is the power to be able to define. The definers want the power to name.… — Toni Morrison
It is only on the battlefield of ideas that the best ones can be recognized and ultimately prevail. Only those afraid of the truth seek… — Glenn Beck
The Christ within who is our hope of glory is not a matter of theological debate or philosophical speculation. He is not a hobby, a… — Brennan Manning
Those who, in debate, appeal to their qualifications, argue from memory, not from understanding. — Leonardo da Vinci
Good conversational debate is an end in itself, and talking for the love of conversation is what makes us human. — Bryce Courtenay
I think in our desire to create a better America,we have to have civilized debate in this country and not just yelling. — Craig Ferguson
Are we going to debate philosophy or should I just kiss and make up with the demon now? Let it get a good shot at… — Sherrilyn Kenyon
Someone please tell me that we’re not seriously having a friggin’ debate over the genius of ‘Karma Chameleon’ at seven o’clock in the morning? (Xypher) — Sherrilyn Kenyon
If things go badly for me tonight, I want you to stay with Mr. Wynter; he will pay you a decent wage.” “Will he make… — Eoin Colfer

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