Quote by William Cullen Bryant

Truth gets well if she is run over by a locomotive, while error dies of lockjaw if she scratches her finger.

Truth gets well if she is run over by a locomotive, while er

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is resilient and withstands challenges, as even if it is metaphorically "run over by a locomotive," it manages to recover and endure. On the other hand, error is depicted as fragile, easily succumbing to any minor setback or obstacle, like scratching a finger leading to lockjaw. The quote highlights the innate strength of truth and contrasts it with the vulnerability of error, implying that truth will ultimately prevail over falsehood regardless of the difficulties it may encounter.

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By William Cullen Bryant

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