Angle Quote by William Faulkner
“I don't care much for facts, am not much interested in them, you can't stand a fact up, you've got to prop it up, and when you move to one side a little and look at it from that angle, it's not thick enough to cast a shadow in that direction.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Light in August, 1932
Facts are fragile; perspective changes their weight and relevance.
In simple terms: Facts shift when viewed from different angles.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and seek multiple viewpoints.
Themes
perception
relativism
truth
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- debate preparation
- scientific research
- journalistic reporting
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
epistemology
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What facts have you re-evaluated after changing your perspective?
- How do you balance facts with interpretation?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on a single fact can lead to narrow thinking.
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