Used by Sir Walter Scott in 1823 and still in common use in modern times, this proverb has a general application and means that even the most efficient organizations are not infallible. It is used as a consolation for mistakes made.
Used by Sir Walter Scott in 1823 and still in common use in modern times, this proverb has a general application and means that even the most efficient organizations are not infallible. It is used as a consolation for mistakes made.