Credibility Quote by Robert A. Heinlein
“The truth of a proposition has nothing to do with its credibility. And vice versa.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein, 1966
Truth and credibility are independent; a statement can be true yet not credible, and vice versa.
In simple terms: Truth ≠ credibility.
Key Takeaway
Evaluate both factual truth and trustworthiness.
Themes
philosophy
logic
communication
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- media reporting
- scientific claims
Key Concepts
epistemology
credibility assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you judge credibility?
- When can a false claim be credible?
A Different Perspective
Credibility often depends on source bias.
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