Quotes about Logic

We can't avoid reasoning; we can only avoid doing it well.

An argument in apologetics, when actually used in dialogue, is an extension of the arguer. The arguer's tone, sincerity, care, concern, listening, and respect matter as much as his or her logic - probably more. The world was won for Christ not by arguments but by sanctity: "What you are speaks so loud, I can hardly hear what you say.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

By the very act of arguing, you awake the patient's reason; and once it is awake, who can foresee the result?

A gun is not an argument.

Mistakes are made on two counts: an argument is either based on error or incorrectly developed.

Assertion is not argument; to contradict the statement of an opponent is not proof that you are correct.

Arguments out of a petty mouth are unanswerable.

With respect to the requirement of art, the probable impossible is always preferable to the improbable possible.

Human reason borrowed many arts from the instinct of animals.

There is no statement so absurd that no philosopher will make it

Let your desires be ruled by reason.