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    Some positive persisting fops we know,
    Who, if once wrong, will needs be always so;
    But you with pleasure own your errors past,
    And make each day a critique on the last.

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I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors, and I shall adopt new views so fast as read more

I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors, and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views

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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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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.

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Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.

Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Errors 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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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.

by Matthew Prior Found in: Errors Quotes,
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Truth lies within a little and certain compass, but error is immense.

Truth lies within a little and certain compass, but error is immense.

by Henry St John 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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Error is just as important a condition of life as truth

Error is just as important a condition of life as truth

by Carl Gustav Jung Found in: Errors Quotes,
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