No rational argument will have a rational effect on a man who does not want to adopt a rational attitude.

Karl R. Popper
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Rational arguments are very powerful. They can make people think and change their minds. However, when there is no willingness to adopt a rational attitude people will not be swayed by logic. People who are not willing to change their minds often try to argue with you using reason. You may even come away thinking that they were right, but it is more likely that they were right because they wanted to be right even though your position was the one that made the most sense.

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