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He used statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts; for support ra

He used statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts; for support rather than illumination. – Andrew Lang

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He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts — for support rather than for illumination. – Andrew Lang

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Satan delights equally in statistics and in quoting scripture…. – H.G. Wells, The Undying Fire

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98% of all statistics are made up. – Author Unknown

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Statistics are human beings with the tears wiped off. – Paul Brodeur, Outrageous Misconduct

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Often statistics are used as a drunken man uses lamp posts… for support rather than illumination. – Source Unknown

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