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Believe Quote by Timothy Egan

“I am beginning to believe that nothing is quite so uncertain as facts. (Edward Curtis)” quote by Timothy Egan
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“I am beginning to believe that nothing is quite so uncertain as facts. (Edward Curtis)”

Timothy Egan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lost City of Z, Timothy Egan, 2009

Facts appear certain but can be misleading; uncertainty underlies even seemingly solid data.

In simple terms: Facts can be uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions behind data.

Themes

epistemology uncertainty critical thinking

Mood

skeptical inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • journalism
  • policy making
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy of knowledge information reliability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports this fact?
  • How do you verify certainty?
A Different Perspective

Facts are not always reliable without context.

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