Jonah LehrerJust because an idea is true doesn't mean it can be proved. And just because an idea can be proved doesn't mean it's true.
About This Quote
This quote is one of the most misunderstood and mistrusted of all time. When we say an idea is true, we mean that it is supported by evidence. When we say it can be proved, we mean that it has been proven so many times that it cannot be ignored or refuted.
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