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Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one's ability to persuade.

There are few circumstances which so strongly distinguish the philosopher, as the calmness with which he can reply to criticisms he may think undeservedly severe.

Now the thing is not to get into unnecessary quarrels by talking too much and not to indicate any weakness by talking too much; let our actions speak for themselves.

There is really nothing more to say-except why. But since why is difficult to handle, one must take refuge in how.

I'm not shy about heated debate or passionate discourse, but when people get crazy or rude, that's a buzz kill. There's got to be a better code of conduct, some basic etiquette.

It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Our concerns aren't always appropriate or morally elevated.

There must not be favoured treatment for those occupying a position of public responsibility.