Accuracy is twin brother to honesty, and inaccuracy to dishonesty.
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
Nathaniel Hawthorne on accuracy
Nathaniel Hawthorne85 quotes“Accuracy is twin brother to honesty, and inaccuracy to dishonesty.”
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