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quotes by topic Facts

" I used to have so many opinions before I learned the facts. "

Used , Facts

" Scripture ... does not derive its authority from the fact that we use it, not even when we use Scripture in faith. "

G. C. Berkouwer

Scripture , Doe , Facts

" We believe a scientist because he can substantiate his remarks, not because he is eloquent and forcible in his enunciation. In fact, we distrust him when he seems to be influencing us by his manner. "

Influence , Believe , Facts

" I sought in political reporting what Galsworthy in another context had called "the significant trifle" - the bit of dialogue, the overlooked fact, the buried observation which illuminated the realities of the situation. "

Reality , Political , Facts

" There has seldom if ever a shortage of eager young males prepared to kill and die to preserve the security, comfort and prejudices of their elders, and what you call heroism is just an expression of this simple fact; there is never a scarcity of idiots. "

Expression , simple , Facts

" Jealousy is an emotion. It doesn't have to make sense. In fact, it usually doesn't. "

Sense , Emotion , Facts

" The simple fact is this: There are no neutral photographs. "

simple , Facts , Photograph

" The strengthening of behavior which results from reinforcement is appropriately called 'conditioning'. In operant conditioning we 'strengthen' an operant in the sense of making a response more probable or, in actual fact, more frequent. "

Behavior , Facts

" Science is a willingness to accept facts even when they are opposed to wishes. "

Wish , Facts , Accepting

" Knowledge is knowing a fact, wisdom is knowing what to do with that fact. "

Knowing , Facts