After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A debate ensures the reputations of participants are safe.
- In plain terms
- The debate made Lincoln and Douglas famous.
- What can you take from it?
- Debates build reputation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does debate always lead to security?
Another view
Reputations can also be damaged.
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