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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.
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.
Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.
Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
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.
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.
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.
Accuracy of observation is the equivalent of accuracy of thinking.
Accuracy of observation is the equivalent of accuracy of thinking.
Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.
Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.
