Argument Quotes - Page 11
Faith never makes herself her own plea, she rests all her argument upon the blood of Christ.
Charles Spurgeon (2011). “All of Grace (Authentic Original Classic): An urgent Word with Those Who Are Seeking Salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ”, p.45, Destiny Image Publishers
The finding of arguments for a conclusion given in advance is not philosophy, but special pleading
Bertrand Russell (2004). “History of Western Philosophy”, p.427, Routledge
Expediency may tip the scales when arguments are nicely balanced.
Benjamin Nathan Cardozo, Abraham Lawrence Sainer (1999). “Law is Justice: Notable Opinions of Mr. Justice Cardozo”, p.424, The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Timber: or Discoveries made upon Men and Matter (published 1640).
Sixth Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 20 January 2015
I would like to be judged on the validity of my arguments, not as a victim.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali (2008). “Infidel”, p.348, Simon and Schuster
Alexander Pope (1873). “The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope Edited with Notes and Introductory Memoir by Adolphus William Ward”, p.192
Willard Van Orman Quine, Roger F. Gibson (2004). “Quintessence: Basic Readings from the Philosophy of W.V. Quine”, p.39, Harvard University Press
1855 Leaves of Grass, 'Broad-Axe Song', later 'Song of the Broad- Axe' (from 1867).
When an arguer argues dispassionately he thinks only of the argument.
Virginia Woolf, Morag Shiach (1998). “A Room of One's Own: And, Three Guineas”, p.43
Slate's Working Podcast with David Plotz, October 17, 2014.
My ideal picture of citizenship will always be an argument, not a sing-along.
Sarah Vowell (2003). “The Partly Cloudy Patriot”, p.169, Simon and Schuster