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Facts Quote by Matthew Tindal

“Matters of fact, which as Mr Budgell somewhere observes, are very stubborn things.” quote by Matthew Tindal
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“Matters of fact, which as Mr Budgell somewhere observes, are very stubborn things.”

Matthew Tindal

About This Quote

Source Book: Unknown, possibly a philosophical treatise

Facts are stubborn and resist change, highlighting the difficulty of altering established truths.

In simple terms: Facts resist change.

Key Takeaway

Accept stubbornness of facts.

Themes

truth stubbornness philosophy

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • policy making
  • education
  • science

Key Concepts

epistemology logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you challenge stubborn facts?
  • When should you accept them?
A Different Perspective

Facts can be misinterpreted.

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