Americans do believe in progress and there is almost certainly a kernel of truth in the joke.
Alan DundesI aim to tell the truth about any subject, not a romance or fantasy, not avoid the truth.
Anita DesaiOnce you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.
Arthur Conan DoyleWhen you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
Arthur Conan Doyle