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It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make read more
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
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
The remedy for wrongs is to forget them.
[Lat., Injuriarum remedium est oblivio.]
The remedy for wrongs is to forget them.
[Lat., Injuriarum remedium est oblivio.]
When people once are in the wrong,
Each line they add is much too long;
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When people once are in the wrong,
Each line they add is much too long;
Who fastest walks, but walks astray,
Is only furthest from his way.
Admit your errors before someone else exaggerates them.
Admit your errors before someone else exaggerates them.
The truth is perilous never to the true,
Nor knowledge to the wise; and to the fool,
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The truth is perilous never to the true,
Nor knowledge to the wise; and to the fool,
And to the false, error and truth alike,
Error is worse than ignorance.
Nothing hurts a new truth more than an old error
Nothing hurts a new truth more than an old error
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.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.