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Lies, damned lies, and statistics

March 12, 2021

“The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the crown. It may be frail – its roof may shake – the wind may blow through it – the storm may enter – the rain may enter – but the King of England cannot enter.”William Pitt, 1763 The above heading … More Lies, damned lies, and statistics

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“I’ll never be good at running…”

January 22, 2017

The above line was taken from an article recently by Irish Times columnist, Jennifer O’Connell. I don’t know much about her, save what I have gleaned from the pieces she has written for the magazine. But this quote caught my eye. She goes on to say: “But I don’t have to be good at running. … More “I’ll never be good at running…”

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