There is something to be said for every error; but, whatever may be said for it, the most important thing to be said about it is that it is erroneous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An error may have minor merits but remains fundamentally wrong.
- In plain terms
- A mistake might have some truth, but it's still a mistake.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't let minor context obscure a major error.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is context important for errors?
- What matters more: intent or outcome?
Another view
Context often is vital for understanding the error fully.
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