This sort of error arises from a source highly laudable; but the exactness of truth may suffer even from the feelings of virtue.
Edmund Burke: “This sort of error arises from a source highly laudable; but the exactness of truth may suffer even from the feelings of…”
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Burke warns that even virtuous intentions can lead to errors in judgment, highlighting the importance of accuracy.
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