Made Quote by Frank Knight
“There is no sense in making statements that will not continue to be true after they are made.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Risk, Uncertainty, and Profit, 1921
Statements that become false after being spoken lack logical consistency and undermine credibility.
In simple terms: False statements after speaking are illogical.
Key Takeaway
Speak only what you can sustain as true.
Themes
logic
truth
communication
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- academic writing
- policy making
Key Concepts
epistemology
consistency
credibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How to ensure statements remain true?
- What if facts change?
A Different Perspective
People may unintentionally misstate due to new information.
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