Before impugning an opponent's motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
You can't defend the indefensible - anything you say sounds self-serving and hypocritical.
Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.
I decided to get to know my opponents and their arguments.
I dislike conflict, so I do try and steer clear of arguments. Apart from with my coach. Who I literally have an argument with every day.
He who has a task to perform must know how to take sides, or he is quite unworthy of it.
Arguments are to be avoided: they are always vulgar and often convincing.
He who sees the truth, let him proclaim it, without asking who is for it or who is against it.
When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.
You will find in politics that you are much exposed to the attribution of false motive. Never complain and never explain.