• Weak arguments are often thrust before my path; but although they are most insubstantial, it is not easy to destroy them. There is not a more difficult feat known than to cut through a cushion with a sword.

  Richard Whately
  British writer 1787-1863
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. insubstantial
2. difficult
3. destroy
4. through
5. cushion
6. sword

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Weak arguments are often thrust before my path; but although they are most insubstantial, it is not easy to destroy them. There is not a more difficult feat known than to cut through a cushion with a sword. by : Richard Whately

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