Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.

Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.

Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.

Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.

From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.

From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.

The first duty of a newspaper is to be accurate. If it be accurate, it follows that it is fair.

The first duty of a newspaper is to be accurate. If it be accurate, it follows that it is fair.

Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction.

Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction.

Accuracy of observation is the equivalent of accuracy of thinking.

Accuracy of observation is the equivalent of accuracy of thinking.

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.

Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.

In all pointed sentences some degree of accuracy must be sacrificed to conciseness.

In all pointed sentences some degree of accuracy must be sacrificed to conciseness.