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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.
An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it.
An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it.
Man approaches the unattainable truth through a succession of errors.
Man approaches the unattainable truth through a succession of errors.
The cautious seldom err.
The cautious seldom err.
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.
Error is just as important a condition of life as truth
Error is just as important a condition of life as truth
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.
Errors, like straws, upon the surface flow;
He who would search for pearls, must dive below.
Errors, like straws, upon the surface flow;
He who would search for pearls, must dive below.
The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.
The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.
