Facts Quote by Elizabeth Ferrars
“Facts, I feel, should be ready to yield to manipulation. But unfortunately they're a stubborn lot.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unseen Hand, 1945
Facts resist manipulation, yet they are often inflexible and hard to change.
In simple terms: Facts are stubborn and hard to bend.
Key Takeaway
Accept facts, then work around them.
Themes
truth
manipulation
rigidity
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
cautionary
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- policy making
- media reporting
- scientific debate
Key Concepts
epistemology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help keep facts flexible?
- When might resisting facts be beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Facts can be misinterpreted, leading to false conclusions.
