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“An error is the more dangerous the more truth it contains.” quote by Henri Frederic Amiel
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““An error is the more dangerous the more truth it contains.””

Henri Frederic Amiel

About This Quote

Errors become dangerous when they conceal deeper truths, making them harder to detect.

In simple terms: Mistakes hide important truths, increasing risk.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth behind mistakes to mitigate danger.

Themes

truth error danger

Mood

cautious analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • legal investigations
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

critical thinking philosophy cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance scrutiny with action?
  • When should we trust intuition over analysis?
A Different Perspective

Over‑analysis can cause paralysis.

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