Apotheosis Quote by Francis Bacon
““Nothing is so mischievous as the apotheosis of error.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Of Truth,” 1625
The ultimate error is not a mistake but the glorification of that mistake as truth, leading to deceptive confidence.
In simple terms: Glorifying error creates false truth.
Question accepted truths critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- media analysis
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “truths” have you accepted without scrutiny?
- How can you detect the apotheosis of error?
Overconfidence can blind one to real errors.