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Logic Quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

“The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there, And warmly debated the matter; The Orthodox said that it came from the air, And the Heretics said from the platter. They argued it long and they argued it strong, And I hear they are arguing now; But of all the choice spirits who lived in the…” quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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““The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there, And warmly debated the matter; The Orthodox said that it came from the air, And the Heretics said from the platter. They argued it long and they argued it strong, And I hear they are arguing now; But of all the choice spirits who lived in the cheese, Not one of them thought of a cow.””

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Cheese-Mites” (attributed to Conan Doyle, 1905)

Debates over origins can miss the fundamental source, focusing on trivial details instead of the true cause.

In simple terms: Arguments often ignore the real source.

Key Takeaway

Seek the root, not just the symptoms.

Themes

debate origin misdirection

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic discussion
  • policy analysis
  • scientific research

Key Concepts

philosophy critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What underlying cause are you overlooking?
  • How can you shift focus to fundamentals?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on minutiae can distract from essential truths.

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