Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

What is earnest is not always true on the contrary, error is often more earnest than truth.

What is earnest is not always true on the contrary, error is

Summary

This quote suggests that being earnest or sincere does not always guarantee that something is true. In fact, it implies that sometimes falsehoods or errors can be presented with greater earnestness or conviction than the truth. It highlights the need to critically examine and verify information, even when it is delivered earnestly, in order to avoid being misled or deceived.

By Benjamin Disraeli

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