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“There's nothing so unreliable as figures, and everybody but a mathematician knows that. Figures lie right to your face.” quote by Marjorie Benton Cooke
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““There's nothing so unreliable as figures, and everybody but a mathematician knows that. Figures lie right to your face.””

Marjorie Benton Cooke

About This Quote

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

Numbers can be deceptive; only experts see their limits.

In simple terms: Figures can mislead.

Key Takeaway

Question data critically.

Themes

statistics trust expertise

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • financial reports
  • scientific research
  • media analysis
  • policy making

Key Concepts

cognitive bias data literacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify numbers?
  • When should you trust a specialist?
A Different Perspective

Even experts can misinterpret; context matters.

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