Quote by H. L. Mencken

Nine times out of ten, in the arts as in life, there is actually no truth to be discovered there is only error to be exposed.

Nine times out of ten, in the arts as in life, there is actu

Summary

This quote suggests that in most cases, whether in the realm of arts or in our daily existence, the pursuit of truth is often futile. Instead, the focus should be on identifying and highlighting the numerous errors or misconceptions present. It implies that truths may be rare or subjective, but errors are prevalent and universal. Thus, by exposing and rectifying these errors, we can gradually inch closer towards a clearer understanding of our world and ourselves.

By H. L. Mencken

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