An aphorism is nothing else but the slightest
QUOTES AND APHORISMS ON ACCURACY
Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.
Tryon Edwards (1809-1894, American theologian)
Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.
Tryon Edwards (1809-1894, American theologian)
From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864, American novelist, short story writer)
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Polish Proverb (Sayings of Polish origin)
Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.
Charles Simmons
Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction.
Adlai E. Stevenson (1900-1965, American lawyer, politician)
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