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Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
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.
The rule of accuracy: When working toward the solution of a problem it always helps if you know the answer.
The rule of accuracy: When working toward the solution of a problem it always helps if you know the answer.
Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.
Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.
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 the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.
Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.
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.
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.
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.
