Quote by Aldous Huxley

Facts are ventriloquists dummies. Sitting on a wise man's knee they may be made to utter words of wisdom; elsewhere, they say nothing, or talk nonsense, or indulge in sheer diabolism.

Facts are ventriloquists dummies. Sitting on a wise man's kn

Summary

This quote suggests that facts are often manipulated to serve the agenda or beliefs of those who present them. Like ventriloquist dummies, facts can be used to convey wisdom when in the hands of a wise person. However, outside of that knowledgeable context, facts can be misinterpreted, ignored, or even used for destructive purposes. It warns against blindly trusting information, highlighting the potential for facts to be used manipulatively or irresponsibly depending on the intentions behind their presentation.

By Aldous Huxley

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