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Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
Dark Error's other hidden side is truth.
Dark Error's other hidden side is truth.
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make read more
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
The cautious seldom err.
The cautious seldom err.
 There are men who never err, because they never propose anything 
rational.
 [Ger., Est giebt Menschen die gar read more 
 There are men who never err, because they never propose anything 
rational.
 [Ger., Est giebt Menschen die gar nicht irren, weil sie sich 
nichts Vernunftiges vorsetzen.] 
Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.
Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.
 When every one is in the wrong, every one is in the right.
 [Fr., Quand tout le monte a read more 
 When every one is in the wrong, every one is in the right.
 [Fr., Quand tout le monte a tort, tout le monde a raison.] 
 When people once are in the wrong,
 Each line they add is much too long;
  Who fastest read more 
 When people once are in the wrong,
 Each line they add is much too long;
  Who fastest walks, but walks astray,
   Is only furthest from his way. 
 Ah, poor our sex! this fault in us I find,
 The error of our eye directs our mind.
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 Ah, poor our sex! this fault in us I find,
 The error of our eye directs our mind.
  What error leads must error.