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Errors Quote by Thomas Carlyle

“The thing is not only to avoid error, but to attain immense masses of truth.” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“The thing is not only to avoid error, but to attain immense masses of truth.”

Thomas Carlyle

About This Quote

Source Book: Sartor Resartus by Thomas Carlyle, 1833

The goal is not merely to avoid mistakes but to seek deep, substantial truth.

In simple terms: Avoid errors and seek deep truth.

Key Takeaway

Pursue truth, not just error avoidance.

Themes

knowledge truth intellectual pursuit

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • academic study
  • personal reflection
  • scientific inquiry

Key Concepts

philosophy epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate truth from belief?
  • What methods help you uncover deeper truth?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be elusive and hard to verify.

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