The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'd rather lose an argument than get into a long discussion in order to win it.
I passionately believe that's it's not just what you say that counts, it's also how you say it - that the success of your argument critically depends on your manner of presenting it.
If there exists no possibility of failure, then victory is meaningless.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.
The only part of an argument that really matters is what we think of the people arguing.
Silence is argument carried out by other means.
People need to look beyond just the immediate victory... There are no permanent victories.
There are so many people who are arguing or fighting over issues which don't have much relevance. We must all realise it is not worth it.
Discussion is just a tool. You have to aim; the final goal must be a decision.
You can only have one aim per debate.