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People mistake their limitations for high standards.
People mistake their limitations for high standards.
The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is
The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is
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."
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.
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.
Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.
Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.
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.
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.
