12 Things People Think Are In The Bible, But Really Aren’t

5. To err is human, to forgive, divine.

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This is a quote from the poet Alexander Pope written in the 18th century in his work, An Essay on Criticism, Part II, in 1711. The actual quote is, To Err is Humane; to Forgive, Divine. Back in the time of Pope, the words “humane” and “human” were understood to be interchangeable.

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