The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.
To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer.
There is always more misery among the lower classes than there is humanity in the higher.
I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
The great thing about a computer notebook is that no matter how much you stuff into it, it doesn't get bigger or heavier.
Newspapermen learn to call a murderer 'an alleged murderer' and the King of England 'the alleged King of England' to avoid libel suits.
Keep your broken arm inside your sleeve.