Quote of Jean-Jacques Rousseau - The only way to avoid error...
Biography - Jean-Jacques Rousseau:
Born: 1712 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: Switzerland
Note
"Since the more men know, the more they deceive themselves, the only way to avoid error is ignorance."
Source: Emile, or On Education
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about mistake:
Quotes about ignorance:
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