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There are men who never err, because they never propose anything
rational.
[Ger., Est giebt Menschen die gar read more
There are men who never err, because they never propose anything
rational.
[Ger., Est giebt Menschen die gar nicht irren, weil sie sich
nichts Vernunftiges vorsetzen.]
An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.
An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.
The cautious seldom err.
The cautious seldom err.
While man's desires and aspirations stir,
He can not choose but err.
[Ger., Es irrt der Mensch read more
While man's desires and aspirations stir,
He can not choose but err.
[Ger., Es irrt der Mensch so lang er strebt.]
A man's errors are what make him amiable.
A man's errors are what make him amiable.
Truth lies within a little and certain compass, but error is immense.
Truth lies within a little and certain compass, but error is immense.
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.
Ah, poor our sex! this fault in us I find,
The error of our eye directs our mind.
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Ah, poor our sex! this fault in us I find,
The error of our eye directs our mind.
What error leads must error.