Quote by Hosea Ballou

Error is always more busy than truth.

Error is always more busy than truth.

Summary

This quote suggests that falsehood and misinformation tend to spread and thrive more rapidly than the truth. It implies that incorrect ideas, rumors, and deceitful narratives often attract more attention and generate more activity than genuine facts and accurate information. This can be attributed to human curiosity, sensationalism, or deliberate manipulation. In various contexts, whether in media, interpersonal communication, or societal discourse, it emphasizes the urgency of verifying information and actively seeking the truth amidst the noise and chaos created by error.

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Truth

By Hosea Ballou

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