Accuracy Quotes and Sayings

“Truth does not consist in minute accuracy of detail; but in conveying a right impression.” – Henry Alford

“People know accuracy when they read it; they can feel it.” – Alan Furst

“I think that’s because believable action is based on authenticity, and accuracy is very important to me. I always spend time researching my novels, exploring the customs and attitudes of the county I’m using for their setting.” – Sidney Sheldon

“Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small.” – Donald Rumsfeld

“The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.” – Florence Shinn

“It is the accuracy and detail inherent in crafted goods that endows them with lasting value. It is the time and attention paid by the carpenter, the seamstress and the tailor that makes this detail possible.” – Tim Jackson

“Accuracy is essential to beauty.” – Ralph Emerson

“Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the user.” – Dieter Rams

“From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

“Precision, accuracy and pondering in wisdom and sciences, will nourish and develop a person’s brain.” – Majlisi

“The complexity of a system is no guarantee of its accuracy.” – John Jordan

“The dignity of history consists in reciting events with truth and accuracy, and in presenting human agents and their actions in an interesting and instructive form. The first element in history, therefore, is truthfulness; and this truthfulness must be displayed in a concrete form.” – Daniel Webster