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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.
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.
Mistake, error, is the discipline through which we advance.
Mistake, error, is the discipline through which we advance.
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.
Errors are not in the art but in the artificers.
Errors are not in the art but in the artificers.
Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.
Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.
Nothing hurts a new truth more than an old error
Nothing hurts a new truth more than an old error
Admit your errors before someone else exaggerates them.
Admit your errors before someone else exaggerates them.
Sometimes we may learn more from a man's error than from his
virtues.
Sometimes we may learn more from a man's error than from his
virtues.
