Evan Esar Quotes

Definition of a Statistician: A man who believes figures don't lie, but admits than under analysis some of them won't stand up either.

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• Definition of a Statistician: A man who believes figures don't lie, but admits than under analysis some of them won't stand up either.

  

  Evan Esar
  • Believes
  • Analysis
  • Admits