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I often wish ... that I could rid the world of the tyranny of facts. What are facts but compromises? read more
I often wish ... that I could rid the world of the tyranny of facts. What are facts but compromises? A fact merely marks the point where we have agreed to let investigation cease.
A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea attached to it, or for the proof read more
A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea attached to it, or for the proof which it furnishes.
The silly when deceived exclaim loudly; the fool complains; the
honest man walks away and is silent.
[Fr., read more
The silly when deceived exclaim loudly; the fool complains; the
honest man walks away and is silent.
[Fr., Le bruit est pour le fat, la plainte pour le sot;
L'honnete homme trompe s'eloigne et ne dit mot.]
The people wish to be deceived; let them be deceived.
[Lat., Populus vult decipi; decipiatur.]
The people wish to be deceived; let them be deceived.
[Lat., Populus vult decipi; decipiatur.]
The great masses of the people will more easily fall victims to a big lie than to a small one.
The great masses of the people will more easily fall victims to a big lie than to a small one.
What has religion to do with facts? Nothing
What has religion to do with facts? Nothing
Get the facts, or the facts will get you. And when you get 'em, get 'em right, or they will read more
Get the facts, or the facts will get you. And when you get 'em, get 'em right, or they will get you wrong.
A concept is stronger than a fact.
A concept is stronger than a fact.
If you get all the facts, your judgment can be right; if you don't get all the facts, it can't read more
If you get all the facts, your judgment can be right; if you don't get all the facts, it can't be right.