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All men are liable to error; and most men are, in many points, by passion or interest, under temptation to it.

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This quote by John Locke highlights the fallibility of human beings and the influence of factors like passion and self-interest that can lead to errors in judgment.
Quote by John Locke
Philosopher, English
John Locke was an English philosopher and physician.
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