Entitled Quote by Daniel Patrick Moynihan
“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.”
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.
Separate belief from evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- media analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your claim?
- How do you handle conflicting facts?
Facts can be contested due to interpretation, making separation tricky.