Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

An error is the more dangerous in proportion to the degree of truth which it contains.

An error is the more dangerous in proportion to the degree o

Summary

This quote suggests that an error can be particularly dangerous if it has elements of truth. The greater the resemblance to truth, the more harmful the error becomes. This is because people may be deceived or misled by the partial truth in the error and fail to recognize its inaccuracies or potentially negative consequences. Therefore, the quote implies that errors presenting themselves as partially true can potentially cause even more confusion or harm compared to outright falsehoods.

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By Henri Frederic Amiel

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