The study of the errors into which great minds have fallen in the pursuit of truth can never be uninstructive. . . No man is so wise but that he may learn some wisdom from his past errors, either of thought or action, and no society has made such advances as to be capable of no improvement from the retrospect of its past folly and credulity.
Charles MackayThe king can drink the best of wine -So can I;And has enough when he would dine -So have I;And can not order rain or shine -Nor can I.Then where's the difference - let me see -Betwixt my lord the king and me?
Charles MackayAn arrow may fly through the air and leave no trace; but an ill thought leaves a trail like a serpent.
Charles MackayTell me, ye wingรจd winds That round my pathway roar, Know ye not some spot Where mortals weep no more?
Charles Mackay