Nobody is perfect.

All people have flaws, and perfection is not an available standard.

What They Mean

Lower the bar to human height. Errors are expected, and their occasional appearance should surprise no one.

Are They Right?

Empirically, without exception. It is among the most thoroughly verified statements in the record.

What They Left Out

It is cited almost exclusively by the person who just made the mistake.

Official They Rating

8.0 out of 10

Unassailably true and primarily deployed as a legal defense.