The great enemy of knowledge is not error, but inertness. All that we want is discussion; and then we are sure to do well, no matter what our blunders may be. One error conflicts with another, each destroys its opponent, and truth is evolved.


History of Civilization in England (ed. 1861)

Henry Thomas Buckle Quotes

The great enemy of knowledge is not error, but inertness. All that we want is discussion; and then we are sure to do well, no matter what our...

The great enemy of knowledge is not error, but inertness. All that we want is discussion; and then we are sure to do well, no matter what our...

The great enemy of knowledge is not error, but inertness. All that we want is discussion; and then we are sure to do well, no matter what our...

The great enemy of knowledge is not error, but inertness. All that we want is discussion; and then we are sure to do well, no matter what our...