Quote by Thomas Carlyle

I grow daily to honour 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 honour facts more and more, and theory less

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's perspective is leaning towards valuing facts over theories. They believe that factual information holds a significant importance, even considering it to be a remarkable creation, perhaps as powerful as a divine declaration. The slightly cynical notion that a fact could be printed by the Devil insinuates that facts have a substantial impact on shaping one's understanding and views of the world. It signifies a growing inclination to embrace concrete evidence rather than speculative or theoretical ideas.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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