"It is impossible to persuade a man who does not disagree, but smiles"
- Muriel Spark
About this Quote
This quote by Muriel Spark talks to the problem of trying to convince someone who is not actively disagreeing with you. It indicates that it is a lot easier to encourage somebody who is actively disagreeing with you, as they are engaging in the conversation and providing feedback. However, when somebody is not disagreeing, however merely smiling, it is a lot more difficult to encourage them. This is since they are not supplying any feedback or participating in the conversation, making it challenging to understand how to adjust your argument to make it more persuasive. This quote is a pointer that it is essential to actively engage in conversations and supply feedback in order to be encouraged.
This quote is written / told by Muriel Spark between February 1, 1918 and April 13, 2006. He/she was a famous Novelist from England.
The author also have 13 other quotes.
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