Laurence Sterne Quote

The laws of nature will defend themselves; — but error — (he would add, looking earnestly at my mother) — error, Sir, creeps in thro' the minute holes and small crevices which human nature leaves unguarded.


The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and, A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy (Volume 1), Book II, Chapter XIX (p. 131)


The laws of nature will defend themselves; — but error — (he would add, looking earnestly at my mother) — error, Sir, creeps in thro' the...

The laws of nature will defend themselves; — but error — (he would add, looking earnestly at my mother) — error, Sir, creeps in thro' the...

The laws of nature will defend themselves; — but error — (he would add, looking earnestly at my mother) — error, Sir, creeps in thro' the...

The laws of nature will defend themselves; — but error — (he would add, looking earnestly at my mother) — error, Sir, creeps in thro' the...