What does this proverb mean?

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What does this proverb mean?

One good thing about being wrong is the joy it brings to others.

2007-02-19 17:17:39 · 2 answers · asked by towatei 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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I like it. Nice and cynical.

It means something like, "People are happy when they can point out someone else's errors. So if you are wrong about something, it will make other people happy, because then they can point out your error."

2007-02-19 17:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋

Others rejoice because they may benefit from your error.

2007-02-19 18:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋