Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The broadest and most prevalent error requires the most disinterested virtue to sustain it.

The broadest and most prevalent error requires the most disi

Summary

This quote suggests that the most common and widespread mistakes are usually supported and perpetuated by those who possess unbiased and genuinely virtuous qualities. Tackling such errors would require individuals who are not influenced by personal biases or vested interests, but rather exhibit selflessness and objectivity. In order to address and correct these prevailing mistakes, it becomes necessary to rely on individuals with a strong moral compass, capable of critically analyzing situations without personal attachments or biases clouding their judgment.

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