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" ... supposing your arguments to be weak and inconclusive. But, Sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself may convince the judge to whom you urge it ; and if it does convince him, why, then. Sir, you are wrong, and he is right.... "
The life of Samuel Johnson. [With] The principal corrections and additions ... - Page 49
by James Boswell - 1807
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Essays on the Principles of Morality, and on the Private and Political ...

Jonathan Dymond - Ethics - 1855 - 440 pages
...133 good or bad till the judge determines it. An argument that does not convince you may convince the judge to whom you urge it ; and if it does convince him, why then he is right and you. are wrong." This is satisfactory. It is always satisfactory to perceive that a...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1858 - 482 pages
...inconclusive. But, Sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself, may convince the Judge to whom you urge it ; and if it does convince...in your own opinion that a cause is bad, but to say " Amidst the tolls of this returning year. When senator* and nobles learn to fear, Our little bard...
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Life of Johnson: Including Their Tour to the Hebrides

James Boswell - Hebrides (Scotland) - 1860 - 960 pages
...inconclusive. But, Sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself, may convince the D 6 0 / BOSWELL. "But, Sir, does not affecting a warmth when you have no warmth, and appearing to be clearly...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - Authors, English - 1860 - 496 pages
...inconclusive. But, Sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself, may convince the Judge to whom you urge it ; and if it does convince...in your own opinion that a cause is bad, but to say " Amidst thetoils of this returning year. When senator* and nobles learn to fear, Our little bard without...
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The table talk of Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson - 1867 - 158 pages
...inconclusive. But, sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself, may convince the judge to whom you urge it : and if it does convince him, why, then, sir, your are wrong, and he is right. It is his business to judge ; and you are not to "be confident in...
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The North American Review, Volume 112

North American review - 1871 - 494 pages
...inconclusive. But, sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself may convince the judge to whom you urge it ; and if it does convince...for your client, and then hear the judge's opinion. " Boswell. But, sir, does not affecting a warmth when you have no warmth, and appearing to be clearly...
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THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW VOL. CXII

The North American Review.VOL.CXII. - 1871 - 506 pages
...inconclusive. But, sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself may convince the judge to whom you urge it; and if it does convince...for your client, and then hear the judge's opinion. " Boswell. But, sir, does not affecting a warmth when you have no warmth, and appearing to be clearly...
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The Gentleman's Magazine, Part 1

English periodicals - 1872 - 774 pages
...you are wrong and he is right. It is his business to judge, and you are not to be confident in your opinion that a cause is bad, but to say all you can...for your client, and then hear the Judge's opinion." This is clear on the side of the barrister only. It does not meet Boswell's question, who was weak...
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The Canada Law Journal, Volume 7

Law - 1872 - 384 pages
...inconclusive But, sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself may convince the judge to whom you urge it, and if it does convince him, why, then, sir, you nro wrong and he is right. It is his business to judge, and you are not to be confident in your own...
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The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 232

Early English newspapers - 1872 - 776 pages
...have said you are to state facts fairly. An argument may not convince you, but it may convince the Judge to whom you urge it : and if it does convince him, why then you are wrong and he is right. It is his business to judge, and you are not to be confident in your...
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