Alphabetical order Quote by John Ralston Saul
“Dictionary - opinion expressed as truth in alphabetical order.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary entry; null;null
A statement presented as fact simply because it appears first alphabetically.
In simple terms: Truth claimed due to alphabetical order.
Key Takeaway
Question alphabetical ordering.
Themes
bias
language
perception
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
definition
observation
When to use this quote
- lexicography
- editing
- publishing
- academic writing
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
information hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ordering affect perceived credibility?
- When is alphabetical bias most harmful?
A Different Perspective
May mislead readers into assuming importance.
![“She said she thought it [ letter "C"] meant alphabetical order. But nobody bothered to ask did she ever see an "A," a "B," a "D," or an "E." If I were cross-examining her I darn well would have asked her that question.” quote by Rudy Giuliani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ba/rudy-giuliani-958_alphabetical-order_she-said-she-thought-it-letter-c-meant-a_256988.jpg)
