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Error is the force that welds men together; truth is communicated to men only by deeds of truth.
Error is the force that welds men together; truth is communicated to men only by deeds of truth.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.
A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.
A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.
In science, it doesn't matter if you're wrong, as long as you're not stupid. In business, it doesn't matter if read more
In science, it doesn't matter if you're wrong, as long as you're not stupid. In business, it doesn't matter if you're stupid, so long as you're not wrong.
Admit your errors before someone else exaggerates them.
Admit your errors before someone else exaggerates them.
It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily read more
It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it.
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
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.
The truth is perilous never to the true,
Nor knowledge to the wise; and to the fool,
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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.