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Charles Zhang

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The best test of an argument is its ability to convince someone with an opposing viewpoint.

By being forced to defend an idea against the doubts and contrasting views of others does one really discover the value of that idea.

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    Bakul Valambhiya (Mistry)

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    Apr 24 2012: Actually we can not convince someone with opposing viewpoint but only persuade him or her.

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