Facts Quote by Robert Browning
“But facts are facts and flinch not.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Porphyria's Lover, 1834
Facts remain immutable regardless of emotional reactions; truth should not be avoided.
In simple terms: Facts are facts, even when uncomfortable.
Key Takeaway
Face facts without flinching.
Themes
truth
courage
objectivity
Mood
serious
determined
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- decision making
- public policy
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
emotional regulation
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncomfortable truths?
- When is it appropriate to soften facts?
A Different Perspective
Emotional denial can be a protective mechanism.
![“To sum it all up, the [Ayn] Rand belief system looks like this: 1. Facts are facts: things can be absolutely right or absolutely wrong, as determined by reason. 2. According to my reasoning, I am absolutely right. 3. Charity is immoral. 4. Pay for your own fucking schools.” quote by Matt Taibbi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/454/matt-taibbi-2257_ayn-rand_to-sum-it-all-up-the-ayn-rand-belief-sys_734389.jpg)
