Quote by Paul Getty

Rhetoric and dialectics can't change what I have learned from observation and experience.

Rhetoric and dialectics can't change what I have learned fro

Summary

This quote asserts the superiority of practical knowledge gained through observation and personal experience over the power of persuasive arguments or logical reasoning. It suggests that rhetoric and dialectics, while useful tools in persuasion and discourse, do not possess enough weight to alter or contradict the deep understanding acquired through direct observation and personal encounters. Therefore, the quote highlights the importance of firsthand knowledge and suggests a certain skepticism towards relying solely on conceptual arguments or rhetorical devices.

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