Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Never enter into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance of one of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many on their getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the futility and potential harm of engaging in disputes or arguments. The author suggests that in their experience, rational argument rarely persuades the other person, and instead may lead to escalating tension and hostility. By using the metaphor of people shooting each other, the quote underscores the destructive nature of such conflicts. The underlying message is to avoid engaging in disputes, as they rarely lead to productive outcomes and often result in further animosity.

By Thomas Jefferson

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