It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.
“It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Speaking eloquently does not guarantee correctness; truth matters more than style.
In simple terms: Good speech ≠ correct ideas.
Prioritize truth over rhetoric.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- public speaking
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify truth?
- When is style more important?
Rhetoric can still persuade despite errors.