Quote by Mark Twain

Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.

Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.

Summary

This quote suggests that while facts are solid and unchanging, statistics can be easily manipulated or interpreted in different ways. Facts are irrefutable pieces of information, rooted in reality, while statistics can be adjusted or presented in a way that supports a particular viewpoint. It emphasizes the importance of critically analyzing statistics and not blindly accepting them as the ultimate truth.

By Mark Twain

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