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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.
A single bad habit will mar an otherwise faultless character, as an ink- drop soileth the pure white page.
A single bad habit will mar an otherwise faultless character, as an ink- drop soileth the pure white page.
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."
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.
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.
People mistake their limitations for high standards.
People mistake their limitations for high standards.
Love him who tells you your faults in private.
Love him who tells you your faults in private.
A man's personal defects will commonly have with the rest of the world precisely that importance which they have to read more
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.
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.
