Quotes by Whately, Richard

As one may bring himself to believe almost anything he is inclined to >>

Men are like sheep, of which a flock is more easily driven than a sing >>

Curiosity is as much the parent of attention, as attention is of memor >>

Quotations about Argument

When a thing is said to be not worth refuting you may be sure that eit >>

It is the briefest yet wisest maxim which tells us to meddle not. >>

Argument is conclusive... but... it does not remove doubt, so that the >>

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

Whately, Richard