Quote by James Burgh

If you mean to make your side of the argument appear plausible, do not prejudice the people against what you think truth by your passionate manner of defending it.

If you mean to make your side of the argument appear plausib

Summary

This quote advises that if you want to establish the credibility of your argument, avoid biasing others against the truth with your overly emotional or fervent approach to defending your standpoint. It highlights the importance of presenting objective and reasonable arguments to ensure that people can genuinely evaluate the validity of your perspective without being influenced negatively by your delivery. By maintaining a calm and rational demeanor, there is a higher likelihood that others will be receptive to your ideas and consider them on their own merit.

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