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“Political or military commentators, like astrologers, can survive almost any mistake, because their more devoted followers do not look to them for an appraisal of the facts but for the stimulation of nationalistic loyalties.” — George Orwell, Notes on Nationalism

Author YahooeyPosted on June 25, 2021June 21, 2021Categories QuotationsTags astrologers, commentators, facts, George Orwell, loyalties, mistakesLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Fact I know; and Law I know; but what is this Necessity, save an empty shadow of my own mind's throwing?

“Fact I know; and Law I know; but what is this Necessity, save an empty shadow of my own mind’s throwing?” — Thomas Huxley, “On The Physical Basis of Life,” “Lay Sermons, Addresses, and Reviews” (1870)

Author YahooeyPosted on May 4, 2021May 2, 2021Categories QuotationsTags facts, law, necessity, Thomas HuxleyLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions.

“The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions.” — John Ruskin, The Stones of Venice Volume 3 (of 3)

Author YahooeyPosted on April 24, 2021April 23, 2021Categories QuotationsTags appearances, demonstrations, facts, impressions, John Ruskin, scienceLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Vintage records, classic cars, and antique clocks might be valuable collectibles, but outdated facts are mental fossils that are best abandoned.

“Vintage records, classic cars, and antique clocks might be valuable collectibles, but outdated facts are mental fossils that are best abandoned.” — Adam Grant, Think Again

Author YahooeyPosted on April 22, 2021April 20, 2021Categories QuotationsTags Adam Grant, antique clocks, classic cars, collectibles, facts, outdated, Vintage records2 Comments on Quote of the Day

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A fact will often show poor and plain in contrast to the leapings of imagination.

“A fact will often show poor and plain in contrast to the leapings of imagination.” — Marion L. Starkey, The Devil in Massachusetts

Author YahooeyPosted on June 5, 2020May 23, 2020Categories QuotationsTags contrast, facts, imagination, Marion L. Starkey, plainLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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When facts are insufficient, theorizing is ridiculous at best, misleading at worst.

“When facts are insufficient, theorizing is ridiculous at best, misleading at worst.” — Poul Anderson, The Queen of Air and Darkness

Author YahooeyPosted on February 3, 2020February 2, 2020Categories QuotationsTags facts, mislead, Poul Anderson, The Queen of Air and Darkness, theorizingLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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'These,' he said gravely, 'are unpleasant facts; I know it. But then most historical facts are unpleasant.'

“’These,’ he said gravely, ‘are unpleasant facts; I know it. But then most historical facts are unpleasant.’” — Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

Author YahooeyPosted on November 27, 2019November 24, 2019Categories QuotationsTags Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, facts, historyLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.

“To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.” — Benjamin Disraeli, Sybil

Author YahooeyPosted on August 4, 2019July 31, 2019Categories QuotationsTags Benjamin Disraeli, facts, ignorance, knowledge, SybilLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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When you tell someone the true facts of a mythical tale they are indignant not with the teller but with you. They don't want to have their ideas upset.

“When you tell someone the true facts of a mythical tale they are indignant not with the teller but with you. They don’t want to have their ideas upset.” — Elizabeth Mackintosh, The Daughter of Time

Author YahooeyPosted on August 18, 2018August 8, 2018Categories QuotationsTags Elizabeth Mackintosh, facts, indignation, Josephine Tey, The Daughter of Time, truthLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Civilizations have been founded and maintained on theories which refused to obey facts.

“Civilizations have been founded and maintained on theories which refused to obey facts.” — Joe Orton, What the Butler Saw

Author YahooeyPosted on August 16, 2018August 3, 2018Categories QuotationsTags civilizations, facts, founded, Joe Orton, theories, What the Butler SawLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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