All time Quote by Hunter S. Thompson
“Publishers are notoriously slothful about numbers, unless they're attached to dollar signs - unlike journalists, quarterbacks, and felony criminal defendants who tend to be keenly aware of numbers at all times.”
About This Quote
Critiques publishing’s indifference to numbers unless tied to money, contrasting with other professions that obsess over data.
In simple terms: Publishers ignore numbers unless money’s involved.
Recognize hidden data biases in industries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- media analysis
- financial reporting
- legal cases
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some fields prioritize data?
- How can data literacy improve publishing?
Overgeneralization may ignore nuanced publishing practices.