"Error is indeed our enemy, but it alone points to the truth and therefore deserves our respectful treatment." ― Allan Bloom From Allan Bloom Philosopher Added on 1/31/2026 About Allan Bloom Allan Bloom was an American philosopher and classicist. He is known for his book The Closing of the American Mind. Born: 1930-09-14 Died: 1992-10-07 View all quotes from Allan Bloom