Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation homepage > Notebooks of Paul Brunton

---

We ought to put such a discussion, which deals with the sublimest topics that confront the human mind, upon a dignified basis. If we argue merely for the sake of scoring an intellectual victory over the opponent, or getting the upper hand over him, we argue wrongly. If, however, we argue with the sole desire that truth may appear out of the conflict of viewpoints, we argue rightly.

-- Notebooks Category 7: The Intellect > Chapter 3 : The Development of Intellect > # 111