JLPT N2Proverbs

論より証拠

Meaning
あれこれ議論するより事実を示せば一目瞭然である
Explanation
"論より証拠" means that rather than piling up arguments, showing a single fact or piece of evidence makes things clearer. The opposite of "reasoning matters more than evidence," it expresses the attitude of valuing actual grounds over mere verbal argument.
Original Japanese explanation

「論より証拠」は、あれこれ議論を重ねるより、事実や証拠を一つ示すほうがはっきり分かるという意味です。「証拠より理屈が大事」とは逆で、口先の議論より実際の根拠を重んじる考え方を表します。

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