Facts Quote by Matthew Tindal
“Matters of fact, which as Mr Budgell somewhere observes, are very stubborn things.”
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.
Accept stubbornness of facts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy making
- education
- science
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you challenge stubborn facts?
- When should you accept them?
Facts can be misinterpreted.