Everything in nature is the result of fixed laws.
Charles DarwinRead
For I am well aware that scarcely a single point is discussed in this volume on which facts cannot be adduced, often apparently leading to conclusions directly opposite to those at which I have arrived. A fair result can be obtained only by fully stating and balancing the facts and arguments on both sides of each question.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Charles Darwin emphasizes the need for a balanced examination of facts to reach fair conclusions.
In this quote, Charles Darwin highlights the importance of comprehensively understanding both sides of an argument or question in order to arrive at a fair conclusion. He acknowledges that different interpretations can arise from the same set of facts, suggesting that a thorough and balanced discussion is essential for a true understanding of complex issues.
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BalanceFactsArgumentsUnderstandingConclusions
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate on climate change, one might quote Darwin to encourage both sides to present their facts and arguments for a fair discussion.
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