6 quotes about Accuracy

Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.

Edwards, Tryon

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.

Edwards, Tryon

From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.

Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.

Simmons, Charles

Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction.

Stevenson, Adlai E.

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

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