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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 sentenc
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"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"

- Thomas Carlyle

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Thomas Carlyle's quote speaks to the significance of truths and the diminishing value of theory. He suggests that realities are terrific things, and that they are either developed by God or the Devil. This suggests that realities are powerful and need to be respected. Carlyle is suggesting that realities should be given more weight than theory, as facts are more reliable and credible. He is likewise suggesting that truths need to be given more regard than theory, as facts are more concrete and reliable. This quote speaks with the significance of truths in our lives, and how they must be provided more respect than theory. It also speaks to the power of truths, and how they can be used to form our understanding of the world. Carlyle's quote is a tip that realities must be offered more respect than theory, which facts need to be used to shape our understanding of the world.

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Thomas Carlyle This quote is written / told by Thomas Carlyle between December 4, 1795 and February 5, 1881. He was a famous Writer from Scotland. The author also have 110 other quotes.

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