Argument Quote by Orville Dewey
“Argument does not soften, but rather hardens, the obdurate heart.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Education, 1903
Hard arguments can reinforce stubbornness rather than soften it.
In simple terms: Arguments may make people more rigid.
Choose dialogue over confrontation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- parenting
- team meetings
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen an argument change a mind?
- What tone reduces defensiveness?
Some may soften if approached with empathy.