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Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.
Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.
Never find fault with the absent.
Never find fault with the absent.
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."
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.
Love him who tells you your faults in private.
Love him who tells you your faults in private.
Confessed faults are half-mended.
Confessed faults are half-mended.
People mistake their limitations for high standards.
People mistake their limitations for high standards.
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.
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.
