Quote by Thomas Carlyle

I grow daily to honor facts more and more, and theory less and less. A fact, it seems to me, is a great thing -- a sentence printed, if not by God, then at least by the Devil.

I grow daily to honor facts more and more, and theory less a

Summary

This quote expresses the author's evolving perspective on the importance of facts versus theories. The author suggests that as they continue to learn and grow, they increasingly value and respect facts and give less importance to theories. They view facts as significant, potent entities that hold truth and are akin to powerful statements, even suggesting a divine or infernal origin. It implies a shift towards valuing concrete evidence and practical knowledge over abstract concepts.

By Thomas Carlyle

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