Argument Quote by William Godwin

“But the thing which in eminent instances signalizes so exceptional a nature is this: Though the man's even temper and discreet bearing would seem…

— Herman Melville

“There is no method of reasoning more common, and yet none more blameable, than, in philosophical disputes, to endeavour the refutation of any hypothesis,…

— David Hume

“For emotion is the enemy of rational argument.”

— Steven D. Levitt

“He could quite quickly become detached from the nuances of common human emotion. Particularly if he was engaged in some aspect of a scientific…

— Theresa Breslin

“...if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can…

— George Washington

“There is almost no human action or decision that cannot be made to look flawed and less sensible in the misleading light of hindsight.…

— Sidney Dekker

“Most writers on the emotions and on human conduct seem to be treating rather of matters outside nature than of natural phenomena following nature's…

— Baruch Spinoza

“Anger and intolerance are the twin enemies of correct understanding.”

— Mahatma Gandhi

“It is in vain that a man of sound mind and cool temper understands the condition of such a wretched being, in vain he…

— Charles William Eliot

'Tis certain that a serious attention to the sciences and liberal arts softens and humanizes the temper, and cherishes those fine emotions in which…

— David Hume

“One need not bellow to be believed. Ears seal automatically against anger, and unreason takes over when an argument becomes a tirade.”

— Carlos P. Romulo

“We violate the innocence of things in the name of rationality so we can wander about, uninterrupted, in our search for passion and sentiment.”

— Marlena De Blasi