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    A man's personal defects will commonly have with the rest of the world precisely that importance which they have to himself. If he makes light of them, so will other men.

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Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.

Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.

by Greek Proverb Found in: Fault Quotes,
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A man can become so accustomed to the thought of his own faults that he will begin to cherish them read more

A man can become so accustomed to the thought of his own faults that he will begin to cherish them as charming little "personal characteristics."

by Helen Rowland Found in: Fault Quotes,
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People mistake their limitations for high standards.

People mistake their limitations for high standards.

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The mystery of existence is the connection between our faults and our misfortunes.

The mystery of existence is the connection between our faults and our misfortunes.

by Madame De Sta Found in: Fault Quotes,
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A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.

A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Fault Quotes,
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We confess to little faults only to persuade others that we have no great ones.

We confess to little faults only to persuade others that we have no great ones.

by La Rochefoucauld Found in: Fault Quotes,
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The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.

The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.

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They say, best men are moulded out of faults; And, for the most, become much more the better For being read more

They say, best men are moulded out of faults; And, for the most, become much more the better For being a little bad.

by Shakespeare Found in: Fault Quotes,
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A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.

A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.

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