Entitled Quote by Steve Schmidt
“Great Daniel Patrick Moynihan said that everyone's entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. I'm not sure that's true anymore.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, 2018
Everyone should have opinions, but facts are objective and non‑negotiable; this principle is eroding.
In simple terms: Opinions differ, facts stay constant; truth is fading.
Defend factual integrity.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- news consumption
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect factual standards?
- What role does media play in shaping facts?
Facts can be politicized and ignored.