Quote by Norman Angell

It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely wrong. We can only make them right by discussion

It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but thei

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This quote emphasizes that people's actions are not solely driven by facts, but rather by their subjective interpretations of those facts. These interpretations can sometimes be completely misguided. The quote suggests that the only way to correct these misunderstandings is through open discussions and debates, where different perspectives can be shared and collectively evaluated in order to arrive at a more accurate understanding of the truth.

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