176. Instead of “I know it” one may say in
some cases “That’s how it is – rely upon it.” In some cases however “I learned
it years and years ago”; and sometimes: “I’m sure it is so.”
different versions –
of the claim to authority –
the only real authority –
is the authority of authorship –
and there is no need to state –
that you are the author –
of your assertion –
it is irrelevant
beyond authorship –
any claim to authority –
is false and pretentious –
any such claim –
may have persuasive value –
however –
the ground of such persuasion –
is deception
