Quote by Eric Sevareid

Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt.

Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the

Summary

This quote highlights the value of critical thinking and open-mindedness over blind certainty. It suggests that it is more beneficial to place trust in someone who admits their mistakes and shows a willingness to learn, rather than someone who is rigidly convinced of their infallibility. By acknowledging errors and embracing a humble approach to knowledge, individuals are more likely to grow, develop, and make better decisions, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and progress.

Topics

Trust

By Eric Sevareid

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

What's the point in wasting a perfectly good brick wall when

What's the point in wasting a perfectly good brick wall when you have someone to throw against it, that's what I always say.

Cassandra Clare

City Of Fallen Angels Isabelle Lightwood

Always acknowledge a fault frankly. This will throw those in

Always acknowledge a fault frankly. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you opportunity to commit more.

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is also big enough to take away everything you have.

Government

If your knees are knocking, kneel on them.

If your knees are knocking, kneel on them.

Adversity

Some people insist that 'mediocre' is better than 'best.' Th

Some people insist that 'mediocre' is better than 'best.' They delight in clipping wings because they themselves can't fly. They despise brains because they have none.

Robert A. Heinlein

Wisdom Life Truth Philosophy Excellence Inspirational Critics

We Jews have a special attachment to the Book. The study of

We Jews have a special attachment to the Book. The study of page after page in tomes yellowing with age was obligatory.

Age

Order marches with weighty and measured strides. Disorder is

Order marches with weighty and measured strides. Disorder is always in a hurry.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Order

The quality of your work, in the long run, is the deciding f

The quality of your work, in the long run, is the deciding factor on how much your services are valued by the world.

Orison Swett Marden

Work

I believe we should encourage children to sing and play inst

I believe we should encourage children to sing and play instruments from an early age.

Age

I haven't paid for anything since I became famous.

I haven't paid for anything since I became famous.

Melissa de la Cruz

Famous

Science frees us in many ways...from the bodily terror which

Science frees us in many ways...from the bodily terror which the savage feels. But she replaces that, in the minds of many, by a moral terror which is far more overwhelming.

Charles Kingsley

Science Mind

The future belongs to the competent. It belongs to those who

The future belongs to the competent. It belongs to those who are very, very good at what they do. It does not belong to the well-meaning.

Success Business Inspirational Self Improvement