Bible Quote by H. G. Wells
“Satan delights equally in statistics and in quoting scripture…”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Science of Statistics, 1930
Statistical manipulation and selective quoting can serve malicious ends.
In simple terms: Data can be weaponized.
Key Takeaway
Question sources critically.
Themes
ethics
statistics
manipulation
Mood
skeptical
cautious
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- academic research
- policy making
Key Concepts
Propaganda
critical thinking
information literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases might you miss in data?
- How do you verify quoted sources?
A Different Perspective
Numbers alone don’t guarantee truth.
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