019Japanese proverb ことわざ
論より証拠
ろんよりしょうこRon yori shōko
“Proof beats argument.”
The meaning
Discussions drag on where a fact settles. Showing is stronger than demonstrating.
At the origin
A common proverb, rooted in the merchant and artisan culture of Edo.
The characters
- 論 ronargument
- より yorirather than
- 証拠
In practice
Instead of defending your idea, bring one small concrete result.