“These are our realities, and, like our ancestors of fifty thousand years ago, if we--as a species rather than as an individual--are uninformed or careless, or indifferent to the Facts (emphasis mine), then survival as a species is in serious doubt." ~~John D. MacDonald, Reading for Survival. c. 1987”
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John D. MacDonald was an American writer renowned for his crime novels. His works are known for their intricate plots and complex characterizations, which have had a profound impact on the development of crime fiction. more
“If there was no such thing as security, then why bother with the insecurity?”
“Simply refusing to believe a thing does not, in itself, render it untrue.”
“In this universe ideas are senior to facts, and hence facts are stressed.”
“People don't care for facts, unless they can feel those facts in their bones.”
“I look wildly for facts and I can only find arguments.”