Richard Whately Quotes

Doubtless there are times when controversy becomes a necessary evil. But let us remember that it is an evil.

I am used to controversies.

I think I was born for controversies.

I like arguments.

Oh my God, I don't think you can say anyone looks forward to controversy.

I don't like controversy.

Sometimes as a player you do not want to get into a controversy.

My family is used to all manner of controversy.

I do not enter any controversy.

I don't like to get involved in controversial things.

Arguments are too much like disputes.

Great contest follows, and much learned dust Involves the combatants; each claiming truth, And truth disclaiming both.

There is no shortage of disputes.

One can always debate questions back and forth.

If you are ignorant, you certainly can get into some interesting arguments.

My intention... isn't to create controversy.

The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.

I hesitate to get into the gutter with this guy.

When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest.

I don't even like playing a contentious role.

Discussion in America means dissent.

Some matters are simply contentious. Sometimes you're never going to get it right.

There is nothing I love as much as a good fight.

A day without an argument is like an egg without salt.

Disagreement is something normal.