Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

Democracy is an abuse of statistics.

Democracy is an abuse of statistics.

Summary

This quote suggests that using statistics in democracy can be manipulative and misleading. It implies that in a democratic system, statistics can be exploited or distorted to influence public opinion or justify political decisions. The term "abuse" highlights the potential for misuse, where statistics might be selectively chosen or misrepresented to serve particular agendas rather than presenting an accurate reflection of the reality. Essentially, the quote questions the integrity of statistical data within a democratic context.

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By Jorge Luis Borges

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