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The rule of accuracy: When working toward the solution of a problem it always helps if you know the answer.

John Peer Topic: Accuracy

Accuracy of observation is the equivalent of accuracy of thinking.

Wallace Stevens Topic: Accuracy

Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth, inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.

Tryon Edwards Topic: Accuracy

A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.

Saki Topic: Accuracy

From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.

Nathaniel Hawthorne Topic: Accuracy

In all pointed sentences some degree of accuracy must be sacrificed to conciseness.

Oscar Wilde Topic: Accuracy

Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction.

Adlai E Stevenson Topic: Accuracy

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Anonymous Topic: Accuracy

Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Topic: Accuracy

From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.

Nathaniel Hawthorne Topic: Accuracy

Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction.

Adlai E Stevenson Topic: Accuracy

Facts are God's arguments, we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.

Tryon Edwards Topic: Accuracy

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