Facts Quote by Stephen Colbert
“In order to maintain an untenable position, you have to be actively ignorant. One motto on the show is, 'Keep your facts, I'm going with the truth.'”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: The Colbert Report, 2006‑2014
Maintaining a false stance requires willful ignorance; the speaker claims to keep facts while embracing a contradictory truth.
In simple terms: Holding a position by ignoring reality.
Key Takeaway
Question the truth behind your stance.
Themes
politics
ignorance
truth
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
satirical
When to use this quote
- debate
- media consumption
- personal belief
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you ignoring facts to protect a belief?
- What costs arise from willful ignorance?
A Different Perspective
Denial can erode credibility and hinder growth.
