Facts are stubborn
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Facts are stubborn,
but statistics are more pliable.
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Meaning
This quote means facts themselves resist change, but statistics can often be manipulated in presentation. Numbers can be bent more easily than reality.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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