There's no smoke without fire.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A common proverb attributed to Zhukov suggesting that rumors or signs usually have some basis in fact.
- In plain terms
- Rumors usually have some truth behind them.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat rumors with caution as they often stem from real events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When are rumors false?
- How to verify a rumor?
Another view
Many rumors are entirely false and have no basis in reality.
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