Winning An Argument Quotes:

You can't win an argument. You can't because if you lose it, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it.

- Dale Carnegie

source: Dale Carnegie (2016). “How to win friends & influence people”, p.101, Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

topic: Regret, Winning, Argument, Influencing People, Win Friends And Influence People

I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

- Dave Barry

topic: Respect, Funny Inspirational, Party, Steers, Winning An Argument

Winning an argument with your wife is like winning the war with Iraq. Once you win, you're in even more trouble.

- James Carville

topic: War, Winning, Iraq, Winning An Argument

Most people who serve in Washington have been trained either as lawyers or as political operatives--professions that tend to place a premium on winning arguments rather than solving problems.

- Barack Obama

source: Barack Obama (2007). “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream”, p.48, Canongate Books

topic: Winning, People, Political, Winning An Argument

Good editorial writing has less to do with winning an argument, since the other side is mostly not listening, than with telling the guys on your side how they ought to sound when they’re arguing.

- Adam Gopnik

source: "Facing History" by Adam Gopnik, www.newyorker.com. April 9, 2012.

topic: Writing, Winning, Your Side, Winning An Argument, Editorials

I don't like your tone," was Violet's standard answer when one of her children was winning an argument.

- Julia Quinn

source: Julia Quinn (2009). “The Duke And I”, p.15, Harper Collins

topic: Children, Winning, Answers, Winning An Argument

There’s no winning arguments with your parents, so why get all pumped up over them? It is way better to dive down and get out of the way than it is to get clobbered by some parental tidal wave.

- Wendelin Van Draanen

source: Wendelin Van Draanen (2008). “Flipped”, p.5, Knopf Books for Young Readers

topic: Winning, Parent, Down And, Winning An Argument, Tidal Waves

I've been keeping a diary for thirty-three years and write in it every morning. Most of it's just whining, but every so often there'll be something I can use later: a joke, a description, a quote. It's an invaluable aid when it comes to winning arguments. 'That's not what you said on February 3, 1996,' I'll say to someone.

- David Sedaris

source: "Ask the Author Live: David Sedaris". Interview, www.newyorker.com. August 14, 2009.

topic: Morning, Writing, Winning, Keeping A Journal, Winning An Argument

There's no winning arguments with your parents

- Wendelin Van Draanen

topic: Winning, Parent, Argument, Winning An Argument

The definition of a Racist is anybody winning an argument with a liberal.

- Bill Whittle

topic: Winning, Racist, Definitions, Winning An Argument

Winning an argument is losing it as it makes the loser feel bad.

- Deepak Chopra

topic: Relationship, Winning, Losing, Winning An Argument

Look, this debate is basic: it's small government vs. big government. So how cowardly do folks like Blood and Frank Rich have to be that they can't man up and defend their love for collectivism? The only reason they scream race, is because that debate scares them. They know a racial accusation prevents dialogue, because such a harmful charge far outweighs any benefits of winning an argument.

- Greg Gutfeld

topic: Men, Winning, Blood, Big Government, Winning An Argument

I was six when my mother taught me the art of invisible strength..."strongest wind cannot be seen."

- Amy Tan

topic: Strength, Mother, Art, Winning An Argument, Rules Of The Game