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About this quote

What does it mean?
Abstract principles matter more than raw data or literal details.
In plain terms
Ideas and values outweigh simple facts.
What can you take from it?
Focus on the underlying truth rather than just the details.

Where it applies

  • moral debates
  • fact-checking
  • philosophical discussions

Putting it to work

  • prioritize ethics over data
  • look deeper than surface facts

Questions to consider

  • Can truth exist without facts?
  • When do facts mislead?

Another view

Facts are often necessary to establish truth.

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