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Aristotle

The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

A small mistake or inaccuracy at the beginning can grow much larger and cause many more errors over time. This means that even tiny falsehoods can lead to serious misunderstandings or problems later on.

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