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“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” quote by Daniel Patrick Moynihan
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“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.”

Daniel Patrick Moynihan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Public Discourse, 1995

Opinions are personal, but facts are objective and must be distinguished from belief.

In simple terms: Opinions differ; facts are fixed.

Key Takeaway

Separate belief from evidence.

Themes

truth discourse critical thinking

Mood

analytical serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • media analysis
  • policy making

Key Concepts

epistemology logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your claim?
  • How do you handle conflicting facts?
A Different Perspective

Facts can be contested due to interpretation, making separation tricky.

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