Always Quote by Jed Mercurio
“I always try and distinguish between facts and opinions.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2014
Distinguish objective facts from subjective opinions to think clearly.
In simple terms: Separate facts from opinions.
Question sources and motives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- debates
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a claim?
- When have you mistaken opinion for fact?
Opinions can be persuasive and blur facts.