Your argument is sound, nothing but sound.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Franklin acknowledges that an argument is perfectly sound and logically valid.
- In plain terms
- Your point is completely valid.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge valid points clearly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was the last time you agreed fully?
- Is agreement rare?
Another view
It is brief and lacks specific context about the argument.
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