Errors Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors, and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the House of Representatives, 1862
He commits to fixing mistakes when identified and to quickly embracing ideas that prove true.
In simple terms: Fix errors and adopt true ideas quickly.
Key Takeaway
Be open to correction and new truths.
Themes
humility
growth
intellectual honesty
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- personal development
- team leadership
Key Concepts
critical thinking
epistemic humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a new idea’s truth?
- When should you resist changing a belief?
A Different Perspective
Changing views may be seen as inconsistency.
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