"Quibbler" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... followed, after which the correspondence came to an end. One of Casanova's last letters, that of the 2nd February 1794, concludes: "One day M. de Bragadin said to me: 'Jacques, be careful never to convince a quibbler, for he will become your enemy.' After this wise advice I avoided syllogism, which tended toward conviction. But in spite of this you have become my enemy. . ...
— The Memoires of Casanova, Complete • Jacques Casanova de Seingalt |
