Nothing hurts a new truth more than an old error

While man's desires and aspirations stir, He can not choose but err. [Ger., Es irrt der Mensch so lang er strebt.]

It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it.

A man's errors are what make him amiable.

There are men who never err, because they never propose anything rational. [Ger., Est giebt Menschen die gar nicht irren, weil sie sich nichts Vernunftiges vorsetzen.]

A man's errors are what make him amiable