It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who scores most in controversy - but he who has shown the better temper.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We are not won by arguments that we can analyze, but by tone and temper; by the manner, which is the man himself.
We are not won by arguments that we can analyse but by tone and temper, by the manner which is the man himself.
I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism until you provoke him. Severe truth is expressed with some bitterness.
In politics, the reaction to a controversy is very often more enlightening and important than the details of the allegations themselves.
I have never entered into any controversy in defense of my philosophical opinions; I leave them to take their chance in the world. If they are right, truth and experience will support them; if wrong, they ought to be refuted and rejected. Disputes are apt to sour one's temper and disturb one's quiet.
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.
People generally quarrel because they cannot argue.
Oh my God, I don't think you can say anyone looks forward to controversy.
I don't like controversy.
The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.
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