One could drive a schooner through any part of his…

““One could drive a schooner through any part of his argument and never scrape against a fact.””

David Houston

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Arguments can be navigated smoothly without confronting factual evidence.

In simple terms: One can avoid facts in argument.

Key Takeaway

Ground debates in facts.

Themes

argument facts logic

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

debate
policy
education

Key Concepts

critical thinking philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

How do you ensure factual grounding?
What are the risks of fact‑free rhetoric?

A Different Perspective

Avoiding facts weakens credibility.

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