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Corruption Quote by John Henry Newman

“The refutation and remedy of errors cannot precede their rise; and thus the fact of false developments or corruptions involves the correspondent manifestation of true ones. Moreover,” quote by John Henry Newman
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““The refutation and remedy of errors cannot precede their rise; and thus the fact of false developments or corruptions involves the correspondent manifestation of true ones. Moreover,””

John Henry Newman

About This Quote

Source Treatise: The Idea of a University, John Henry Newman, 1852

Errors arise before they can be corrected; false developments reveal the presence of true ideas, highlighting a dialectical relationship.

In simple terms: Mistakes appear before fixes, showing true ideas alongside false ones.

Key Takeaway

Embrace errors as clues to deeper truth.

Themes

philosophy epistemology dialectic

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical theoretical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • scientific discovery
  • personal growth
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

error truth correction development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can recognizing falsehoods lead to genuine insight?
  • What role do mistakes play in your learning process?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on error may discourage risk‑taking.

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