A scientist's aim in a discussion with his colleagues is not to persuade, but to clarify.
Leo SzilardIt is certainly impossible to lose respect if you lose out of some stupid discussions.
Michael Bassey JohnsonRational discussion is useful only when there is a significant base of shared assumptions.
Noam ChomskyI grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely.
Joseph StiglitzIf we had more time for discussion we should probably have made a great many more mistakes.
Leon TrotskyI just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.
Greg LouganisI routinely never discuss my marriage. It's nice to have things in my life that are totally mine.
Ryan AdamsFrequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion.
Franklin PierceThe subject of bisexuality really needs much more discussion. It's a status that does exist.
Clive Davis