“A good debater is not necessarily an effective vote-getter: you can find a hole in your opponent's argument through which you could drive a coach and four ringing jingle bells all the way, and thrill at the crystallization of a truth wrung out from a bloody dialogue - which, however, may warm only you and your muse, while the smiling paralogist has in the meantime made votes by the tens of thousands.”
Quote by William F. Buckley, Jr.
Work
The Unmaking of a Mayor
This book delves into the complexities of political intrigue and the personal consequences faced by a mayor as they navigate the challenges of public office and the pressures of public scrutiny. more
Author
William F. Buckley, Jr.
William F. Buckley, Jr., born on November 24, 1925, and died on February 27, 2008, was a prominent American author, political commentator, and television host. Known for his conservative stance and sharp wit, Buckley was a key figure in the American conservative movement of the 20th century. more
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