Argument Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“Obstinacy and heat in argument are surest proofs of folly. Is there anything so stubborn, obstinate, disdainful, contemplative, grave, or serious, as an ass?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Book I, 1580
Argumentative stubbornness reveals foolishness more clearly than any other sign of error.
In simple terms: Stubborn arguments show folly.
Key Takeaway
Avoid heated stubbornness.
Themes
folly
argument
stubbornness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- debates
- online forums
- team meetings
- family discussions
Key Concepts
critical thinking
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you let pride fuel an argument?
- Can calm listening replace heated rebuttals?
A Different Perspective
Stubbornness can sometimes protect deeply held values.
