I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.
我从不猜测。在拥有数据之前进行理论化是一个重大错误。不知不觉中,人们开始扭曲事实以适应理论,而不是调整理论以适应事实。
Covenants, without the sword, are but words, and of no strength to secure a man at all.