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“I promise nothing complete; because any human thing supposed to be complete, must not for that very reason infallibly be faulty.”

Book:Moby-Dick or, The Whale

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Moby-Dick or, The Whale

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Herman Melville

Herman Melville was a renowned 19th-century American novelist known for his profound psychological descriptions and unique literary style. His masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick', is considered a classic of American literature. more

“One of the strangest phenomena of our time, and one that will probably be a matter of astonishment to our decedents, is that doctrine which is founded upon this triple hypothesis: the radical passiveness of mankind, -the omnipotence of the law, -the infallibility of the legislature: this is the sacred symbol of the party that proclaims itself exclusively democratic.”

Law Democracy Strange Omnipotence Infallibility

Book:The Law

Source: The Law

“People too often tolerate uncertainty prior to taking action; worse, some people believe that omniscience or infallibility are prerequisites for being certain, so they conclude that certainty (and therefore knowledge) is never possible. To any person who proclaims that "you can never be certain of anything", ask them: "are you sure?" and watch what happens.”

Knowledge Certainty Uncertainty Infallibility Omniscience Self Contradiction

Author:Mike Klepper

“Science has never been defined by infallibility or superhuman perfection. It has always been about healthy skepticism, about putting every hypothesis to the test.”

Science Healthy Perfection Skepticism Hypothesis Superhuman Test Infallibility

Book:Math with Bad Drawings

Source: Math with Bad Drawings

“There is a moment when you realise that no more conversation will fix it. No waiting for the right time. Once clarity arrives, it cannot be unseen.”

Relationships Courage Letting Go Self Awareness Intuition Boundaries Clarity Breakups Emotional Growth Life Decisions

Book:Knowing When to Leave: When Staying in a Relationship Is Costing Too Much

Source: Knowing When to Leave: When Staying in a Relationship Is Costing Too Much

“There is no excuse for anyone in taking the position that there is no more truth to be revealed, and that all our expositions of scripture are without an error. The fact that certain doctrines have been held as truth for many years by our people is not a proof that our ideas are infallible. Age will not make an error into truth, and truth can be fair. No true doctrine will lose anything by close investigation”

Truth Christianity Doctrine Investigation Infallibility

Book:Counsels to Writers and Editors

Source: Counsels to Writers and Editors

“Daindreth bit his lip. He didn't think so [that he would have allowed those atrocities], but it felt as if she was making him out to be infallible. He didn't like it.”

Pedestal Infallibility

Book:Daindreth's Outlaw

Source: Daindreth's Outlaw

“Insecurity is lack of self love. When your fountain of self love is alive, you will be one with people.”

Self Love Oneness Insecurity Vishwasutras

Author:Vishwas Chavan

“Don't try to be happy, just be happy. Because your happiness does not depend on others. Be the reason for your own happiness.”

Peace Happy Happiness Quote Vishwasutras Self Responsibility

Author:Vishwas Chavan

“Who you are today is the outcome of the choices you have made in the past. Choices that you will make today, will shape your future.”

Success Future Choices And Consequences Vishwasutras

Author:Vishwas Chavan

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