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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
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.
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.
The smallest errors are always the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes erreurs sont toujours les meilleures.]
The smallest errors are always the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes erreurs sont toujours les meilleures.]
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.
An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.
An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.
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
