"The progress of rivers to the ocean..." - Quote by Voltaire
The progress of rivers to the ocean is not so rapid as that of man to error.
More by Voltaire
More on Error
“To desire immortality for the individual is really the same as wanting to perpetuate an error forever.”
“Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer. I feel stronger for confession.”
“It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.”
More on Humanity
“When you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, remember that your defining characteristic-what defines a human being-is to work with others.”
“As intellectual as we think we are, you still trip, we still have human foibles, sexuality, all the different things to still make you aware of your humanity.”
“The common curse of mankind, folly and ignorance, be thine in great revenue!”