Fact Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“A fact never went into partnership with a miracle. Truth scorns the assistance of wonders. A fact will fit every other fact in the universe, and that is how you can tell whether it is or is not a fact. A lie will not fit anything except another lie.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays on Humanism, 1885
Facts are consistent and interlocking; miracles and lies cannot coexist with them.
In simple terms: Facts fit together; lies don’t.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize evidence and logical consistency.
Themes
philosophy
logic
truth
science
skepticism
reason
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- debate
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
empiricism
critical thinking
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test a claim’s consistency?
- What role do emotions play in accepting facts?
A Different Perspective
People may cling to comforting lies despite evidence.
