“The past is relevant only as data.”
Source: Altered Carbon (2002), Chapter 18 (p. 242)
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Source: General System Theory (1968), 4. Advances in General Systems Theory, p. 100 cited in: Edward Goldsmith (1970-73/2013) Towards a Unified Science http://www.edwardgoldsmith.org/598/

“Data don't generate theory – only researchers do that.”
Source: The structuring of organizations (1979), p. 584

"On Receiving an Honorary Degree" (1939).
Extra-judicial writings
“No data is preferable to poor data.”
Source: Dragon's Egg (1980), Chapter 2, “Pulsar” Section 3 (p. 26)

“Data! data! data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay.”
Source: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches

Source: The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (2007), p. 185