Animated Quote by Franklin Pierce

When discussion turns into debate reasoning takes a back seat to emotions.

— Tasneem Hameed

A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a subject rather than a battle between competing egos.

— Edward de Bono

“The discussion itself is what most matters, the fact that we can reason together easily, with a blend of wit and seriousness, never descending…

— Stephen Greenblatt

Debate is angular, conversation circular and radiant of the underlying unity.

— Amos Bronson Alcott

Discussion is just a tool. You have to aim; the final goal must be a decision.

— Harri Holkeri

At the highest level, a discussion can be good sometimes to get everyone back on their toes.

— Kevin De Bruyne

“Conversation consists of developing and playing with ideas by juxtaposing the accumulated conclusions of two or more people and then improvising on them. It…

— Judith Martin

To effectively debate ideas and discuss complicated issues takes time.

— Margaret Hoover

I like to hear conversations that are debates.

— Misha Green

Debate is the death of conversation.

— Emil Ludwig

Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion

— Dwight Macdonald

It's a great medium for trivia and hobbies, but not the place for reasoned, reflective judgment. Suprisingly often, discussions degenerate into acrimony, insults and…

— Clifford Stoll