Gerry Spence

The Laws of Arguing According to Gerry Spence<br /><br />1. Everyone is capable of making the winning argument.<br />2. Winning is getting what we want, which also means helping "others" get what they want.<br />3. Learn that words are a weapon, and can be used hostilely in combat.<br />4. Know that there is always a "biological advantage" of delivering the TRUTH.<br />5. Assault is not argument.<br />6. Use fear as an ally in pubic speaking or in argument. Learn to convert its energy.<br />7. Let emotions show and don't discourage passion.<br />8. Don't be blinded by brilliance.<br />9. Learn to speak with the body. The body sometimes speaks more powerfully than words.<br />10. Know that the enemy is not the person with whom we are engaged in a failing argument, but the vision within ourselves.