Equal Quote by Thomas Sowell
“For every expert there is an equal and opposite expert, but for every fact there is not necessarily an equal and opposite fact.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Basic Economics, 2000
Expert opinions can mirror each other, but facts do not always have opposing counterparts.
In simple terms: Experts may agree, facts may not.
Question assumptions about opposing facts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic debate
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When do facts contradict each other?
- How to identify bias in expert opinions?
Facts can be nuanced beyond simple opposites.