Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

Quote by Robert Quillen

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Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes longer.

As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes longer.

If we wish to make a new world we have the material ready. The first...

If we wish to make a new world we have the material ready. The first...

If there be anything that can be called genius, it consists chiefly in ability to...

If there be anything that can be called genius, it consists chiefly in ability to...

Great art is never produced for its own sake. It is too difficult to be...

Great art is never produced for its own sake. It is too difficult to be...

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that...

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that...

If you count all your assets, you always show a profit

If you count all your assets, you always show a profit

Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing

Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable The only argument available with an...

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable The only argument available with an...

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

The best way to win an argument is to begin by being right

The best way to win an argument is to begin by being right

Convincing yourself doesn't win an argument.

Convincing yourself doesn't win an argument.

The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most...

The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most...

Men's arguments often prove nothing but their wishes

Men's arguments often prove nothing but their wishes

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets...

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets...

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Men make counterfeit money; in many more cases, money makes counterfeit men.

Men make counterfeit money; in many more cases, money makes counterfeit men.

Since when was an emotional argument won by logic?

Since when was an emotional argument won by logic?

How a society channels male aggression is one of the greatest questions as to whether...

How a society channels male aggression is one of the greatest questions as to whether...

Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance is the death of knowledge

Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance is the death of knowledge

Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger...

Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger...