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Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
Facts have a cruel way of substituting themselves for fancies. There is nothing more remorseless, just as there is nothing read more
Facts have a cruel way of substituting themselves for fancies. There is nothing more remorseless, just as there is nothing more helpful, than truth.
I deal with the obvious. I present, reiterate and glorify the obvious -- because the obvious is what people need read more
I deal with the obvious. I present, reiterate and glorify the obvious -- because the obvious is what people need to be told.
I might show facts as plain as day: but, since your eyes are blind, you'd say, "Where? What?" and turn read more
I might show facts as plain as day: but, since your eyes are blind, you'd say, "Where? What?" and turn away.
Comment is free but facts are sacred.
Comment is free but facts are sacred.
It is easier to believe a lie that one has heard a thousand times than to believe a fact that read more
It is easier to believe a lie that one has heard a thousand times than to believe a fact that no one has heard before.
There are no facts, only interpretations.
There are no facts, only interpretations.
A fact is like a sack --it won't stand up if it's empty. To make it stand up, first you read more
A fact is like a sack --it won't stand up if it's empty. To make it stand up, first you have to put in it all the reasons and feelings that caused it in the first place.
The fewer the facts, the stronger the opinion.
The fewer the facts, the stronger the opinion.