Argument Quote by David Houston
““One could drive a schooner through any part of his argument and never scrape against a fact.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Academic Conference on Rhetoric, 2005
Arguments can be vague and lack factual support, like a ship sailing without hitting land.
In simple terms: Arguments may lack facts.
Key Takeaway
Demand evidence in debates.
Themes
critical thinking
logic
argumentation
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy discussions
- academic writing
- media commentary
Key Concepts
epistemology
rhetorical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your claim?
- How can you strengthen weak arguments?
A Different Perspective
Facts may be hard to verify.
