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“Why 100? If I were wrong, one would have been enough. [In response to the book "Hundred Authors Against Einstein"]” quote by Albert Einstein
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““Why 100? If I were wrong, one would have been enough. [In response to the book "Hundred Authors Against Einstein"]””

Albert Einstein

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Source Book: Correspondence, 1930s

Even a single error can suffice to prove a point.

In simple terms: One mistake can be enough.

Key Takeaway

Value precision in argument.

Themes

science logic error

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • scientific research
  • education

Key Concepts

proof philosophy critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify the robustness of a claim?
  • When is one counterexample sufficient?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on single data can mislead.

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