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    The truth is perilous never to the true,
    Nor knowledge to the wise; and to the fool,
    And to the false, error and truth alike,
    Error is worse than ignorance.

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Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.

Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.

by John Gay Found in: Errors Quotes, Wrongs Quotes,
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Dark Error's other hidden side is truth.

Dark Error's other hidden side is truth.

by Victor Hugo Found in: Errors Quotes,
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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.

by Dale E. Turner Found in: Errors Quotes,
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The cautious seldom err.

The cautious seldom err.

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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.]

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Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.

Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.

by William Cowper Found in: Errors Quotes,
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When every one is in the wrong, every one is in the right.
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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.]

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When people once are in the wrong,
Each line they add is much too long;
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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.

by Matthew Prior Found in: Errors Quotes,
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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.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Errors Quotes,
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