Delay is preferable to error.
US Founding Father, Declaration of Independence
Attributed, but a common sentiment in his writings, e.g., 'It is better to be slow and sure, than to be fast and false.' to James Monroe, 1785.
c. 1785
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Humorous"An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens."
Humorous"Our country is too large to have all its affairs directed by a single government."
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