“While birds can fly, only humans can argue. Argument is the affirmation of our being. It is the principal instrument of human intercourse. Without argument the species would perish. As a subtle suggestion, it is the means by which we aid another. As a warning, it steers us from danger. As exposition, it teaches. As an expression of creativity, it is the gift of ourselves. As a protest, it struggles for justice. As a reasoned dialogue, it resolves disputes. As an assertion of self, it engenders respect. As an entreaty of love, it expresses our devotion. As a plea, it generates mercy. As charismatic oration it moves multitudes and changes history. We must argue — to help, to warn, to lead, to love, to create, to learn, to enjoy justice — to be.”——By Gerry Spence, American lawyer
:“虽然鸟类可以飞翔，但只有人类可以争论。争论是对我们存在的肯定。它是人类交往的主要工具。没有争执，人类这个物种将灭亡。作为细微的建议，这是我们帮助他人的手段。作为警告，它使我们远离危险。作为论述，它教导。作为创造力的表达，它是我们自己的礼物。作为抗议，它为正义而斗争。作为合理的对话，它解决了争端。作为自我的一种主张，它引起了尊重。作为爱的恳求，它表达了我们的奉献精神。作为恳求，它产生了怜悯。作为魅力的演说，它可以移动许多并改变历史。我们必须争论，以帮助，警告，带领，爱，创造，学习，享受正义。”