Data Quote by Vin Scully Download Open image “Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamppost: for support, not illumination.” — Vin Scully ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.4 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Data Drunk Illumination Statistics Support Used
I cannot resist making the observation that some people use statistics as a drunk uses a lamppost - more to lean on than for… — Alfred E. Perlman Copy Share Image
He uses statistics like a drunk uses lamp-posts, more for support than illumination. — Romano Prodi Copy Share Image
“Most people use statistics the way a drunkard uses a lamp post, more for support than illumination.” — Randy Bartlett Copy Share Image
He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp posts - for support rather than for illumination. — Andrew Lang Copy Share Image
We all have a tendency to use research as a drunkard uses a lamppost – for support, not for illumination. — David Ogilvy Copy Share Image
An unsophisticated forecaster uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts - for support rather than for illumination. — Andrew Lang Copy Share Image
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“One should use information and logic as a drunkard would use a lamp post – only for support, not for illumination.” — Sadhguru Copy Share Image
Statistics are like miniskirts: They give you good ideas but hide the important things. — Ebbe Skovdahl Copy Share Image
There are two kinds of statistics, the kind you look up and the kind you make up. — Rex Stout Copy Share Image
In all honesty, once you become a professional, number one, you're no longer a fan. I don't root for the Dodgers, really. I just… — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
I'm not a military general, a business guru, not a philosopher or author. It's only me. — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
Naturally there will come a time, when I will have to say goodbye, but I've soul-searched and this is not the time, — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
It is kind of lovely to be sitting alone, just thinking, very quiet, no one around. I don't feel alone or left out. — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
I've told several writers this, and, again, I get back to it, but if you want to make God smile, tell him your plans. — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
And also it's an ever-gathering process. If I pick up the Sporting News or some sports publication and there's an article on somebody and… — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
I've always felt that I was talking to one person. But I've never envisioned who that one person is. — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
That is the way this game is -- you win, you lose, you celebrate and you suffer. — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
I would say realistically, and I don't want any headlines, but I would say realistically that next year would be the last year. — Vin Scully Copy Share Image
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Statistics are like miniskirts: They give you good ideas but hide the important things. — Ebbe Skovdahl Copy Share Image
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