Errors, to be dangerous, must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation.

Summary

This quote suggests that errors or false beliefs can become dangerous when they contain a significant amount of truth. By intertwining factual information with falsehoods, these errors gain credibility and are more likely to be widely accepted. This alliance between truth and error facilitates the dissemination and influence of the erroneous beliefs. Therefore, it is important to be cautious and critical when confronted with information, as even partially true claims can potentially be misleading or harmful.

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