Discussion: a method of confirming others in their errors. (Ambrose Bierce)
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Meaning · English
Conversation that reinforces others' misconceptions
Examples
The meeting turned into a discussion, a method of confirming others in their errors, as Ambrose Bierce once said
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Discussion: a method of confirming others in their errors. (Ambrose Bierce)” mean?
Conversation that reinforces others' misconceptions
Is “Discussion: a method of confirming others in their errors. (Ambrose Bierce)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.