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Quotes About Devil's advocate

Whenever you feel like feeling like a devil's advocate, Bible-thump. That, in a worldly world, is the great irony and satire of evangelism.
~ Criss Jami, Killosophy
Very true, but then a lot of the confessions were voluntary." "So who would volunteer such things?" "Doubtless people who were mentally disturbed." "Ah, another reliable source!" "Oh, well, you're probably right about that too, Lieutenant. I'm just playing devil's advocate." "You do it so well." "Look, one thing that
~ William Peter Blatty
In ancient tales she could have been one of those divine creatures who borrow their mothers' wombs to enter the mortal world and make a name for themselves, as a heroine or a devil, depending on the intention of the heavenly powers.
~ Yiyun Li
'Sympathy for the Devil' is just another way of saying 'Compassionate Conservative'.
~ Stephen Colbert
An apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard only one side of the case. God has written all the books.
~ Samuel Butler
actuar como "abogado del diablo". Este método es ideal para comprobar la fortaleza de nuestro razonamiento e identificar sus principales debilidades.
~ Steve Allen
SUMMARY: QUESTIONER LIKELY STRENGTHS: Data-driven Fair-minded (according to his or her judgment) Interested in creating systems that are efficient and effective Willing to play devil's advocate Comfortable bucking the system if it's warranted Inner-directed Unwilling to accept authority without justification
~ Gretchen Rubin
Don't let people make mistakes. At least play the devil's advocateand explain why they might be making one.
~ Guy Kawasaki
Lord Bancroft had demanded that she source each fact and justify every opinion, while he played devil's advocate and asked why she didn't believe in the exact opposite of what she did.
~ Sherry Thomas
He that preaches war is the devil's chaplain.
~ John Ray
Create ways to foster alternative view and constructive criticism. Assign people to play the devils advocate, taking opposing viewpoints so you can see the holes in your position. Get people to wage debates that argue different sides of the issue. Have an anonymous suggestion box that employees must contribute to as part of the decision-making proces. Remember, people can be independent thinkers and team players at the same time, help them fill both roles.
~ Carol S. Dweck
It's an agent of the devil, sent to punish evildoers for having done less evil than they should.
~ James Thurber