“Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument an exchange of ignorance.”

— Robert Quillen

As quoted in The School Day Begins : A Guide to Opening Exercises, Grades Kindergarten - 12 (1967) by Agnes Krarup

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American journalist 1887–1948

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