Quote by Claude Bernard
A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea atta

A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea attached to it, or for the proof which it furnishes. – Claude Bernard

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Facts quite often, I fear to confess, like lawyers, put me to sleep at noon. Not theories, however. Theories are invigorating and tonic. Give me an ounce of fact and I will produce you a ton of theory by tea this afternoon. That is, after all, my job. – Ray Bradbury

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Conclusive facts are inseparable from inconclusive except by a head that already understands and knows. – Thomas Carlyle

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Measure three times before you cut once. – Proverb

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If you get all the facts, your judgment can be right; if you dont get all the facts, it cant be right. – Bernard Baruch

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