Vacuously True Statements

Famous quotes containing the words true and/or statements:

“The true runner comes to the finish and receives the prize and is crowned.”
—Plato (c. 427–347 B.C.)

“Dogmatic theological statements are neither logical propositions nor poetic utterances. They are “shaggy dog” stories; they have a point, but he who tries too hard to get it will miss it.”
—W.H. (Wystan Hugh)