Who said “Debate is the death of conversation.”?

Misattributed

Not Emil Ludwig. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundListed as misattributed to Emil Ludwig; no source in their known works.

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APA

“Debate is the death of conversation.” [Quotation attributed to Emil Ludwig]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7047-debate-is-the-death-of-conversation/

MLA

“Debate is the death of conversation.” Attributed to Emil Ludwig. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7047-debate-is-the-death-of-conversation/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Debate is the death of conversation.” Attributed to Emil Ludwig. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7047-debate-is-the-death-of-conversation/.

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