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Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
