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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.
All faiths constitute a revelation of Truth, but all are imperfect and liable to error
All faiths constitute a revelation of Truth, but all are imperfect and liable to error
When every one is in the wrong, every one is in the right.
[Fr., Quand tout le monte a read more
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.]
It is only an error in judgment to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to read more
It is only an error in judgment to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered
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.
Have too rashly charged the troops of error and remain as
trophies unto the enemies of truth.
Have too rashly charged the troops of error and remain as
trophies unto the enemies of truth.
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation.
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation.
Errors are not in the art but in the artificers.
Errors are not in the art but in the artificers.
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.