Why argue about things you can't prove?

Quote by William Ruckelshaus

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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.

Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites.

Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites.

We need to fashion policies with proper incentives to reduce the amount of carbon we...

We need to fashion policies with proper incentives to reduce the amount of carbon we...

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

Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable

Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable

I don't believe that arguments make the relationship stronger...

I don't believe that arguments make the relationship stronger...

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

A dangerous conceit: That's one's opponents are winning on the strength of their weakest arguments...

A dangerous conceit: That's one's opponents are winning on the strength of their weakest arguments...

The simple truth is that balding African-American men look cool when they shave their heads,...

The simple truth is that balding African-American men look cool when they shave their heads,...

Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everyone in good society holds exactly the same opinion.

Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everyone in good society holds exactly the same opinion.

The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt...

The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt...

I wouldn't mind the arguments if making up was guaranteed.

I wouldn't mind the arguments if making up was guaranteed.

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the...

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the...

Arguments only confirm people in their own opinions

Arguments only confirm people in their own opinions

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

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

I am undefeated in the arguments I have with people in my head.

I am undefeated in the arguments I have with people in my head.

You argue with the umpire because there is nothing else you can do about it.

You argue with the umpire because there is nothing else you can do about it.

An Argument needs no reason; Nor any friendship.

An Argument needs no reason; Nor any friendship.

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against...

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against...

Convincing yourself doesn't win an argument.

Convincing yourself doesn't win an argument.