Bullshit Quote by Elmore Leonard
““But when you begin with bullshit the conclusion you reach is still bullshit.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Get Shorty, 1990
Starting with false premises leads to false conclusions, regardless of effort.
In simple terms: Bad foundations produce bad results.
Key Takeaway
Check your assumptions early.
Themes
truth
logic
integrity
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- research
- debates
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
critical thinking
reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you making?
- How can you test them?
A Different Perspective
If the premise is flawed, even good reasoning can't salvage the outcome.
![“I wouldn't mind gigging around the same era as Jesus, after he gives his speech about the meek and how blessed they are and all that type of bullshit, going up there and doing a flat 20 [minutes]. I reckon I'd have better stagecraft and presence than Jesus. Yea, I'm a better stand-up comedian than…” quote by Jim Jefferies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0fb/jim-jefferies-8092_blessed_i-wouldn-t-mind-gigging-around-the-same_24477.jpg)
