"...we are entitled to make almost any reasonable assumption, but should resist making conclusions until evidence requires that we do so."

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Source: Steve Allen (1998). “Dumbth: The Lost Art of Thinking : with 101 Ways to Reason Better & Improve Your Mind”

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Steve Allen was a pioneering comedian, writer, and television personality known for his innovative contributions to comedy and entertainment.

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