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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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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 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.

by Hosea Ballou 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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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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Never find fault with the absent.

Never find fault with the absent.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Fault Quotes,
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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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Love him who tells you your faults in private.

Love him who tells you your faults in private.

by Hebrew Proverb 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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