What has always surprised me when I walk into a bookstore is the number of books that you can find that are written with certainty. The authors tell some story as though it's true, but they don't have any evidence that it is true!
“All men will commence in their present rank and promotion will be open to all men alike, without any distinctions or qualifications, political or otherwise.”
“I make it a point to go home every weekend so I can meet with Georgians and hear from them directly.”