Who said “Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.”?

Disputed

It's credited to Louis D. Brandeis, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Louis D. Brandeis.

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APA

“Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.” [Quotation attributed to Louis D. Brandeis]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7009-behind-every-argument-is-someones-ignorance/

MLA

“Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.” Attributed to Louis D. Brandeis. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7009-behind-every-argument-is-someones-ignorance/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.” Attributed to Louis D. Brandeis. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7009-behind-every-argument-is-someones-ignorance/.