Human love is often but the encounter of two weaknesses.

Human love is often but the encounter of two weaknesses.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, read more

Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.

The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted
brights.
[Ger., Das sterbliche Geschlecht read more

The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted
brights.
[Ger., Das sterbliche Geschlecht ist viel zu schwach
In ungewohnter Hohe nicht zu schwindeln.]

Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!

Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!

And the weak soul, within itself unbless'd,
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

And the weak soul, within itself unbless'd,
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

We must have a weak spot or two in our character before we can love it much.

We must have a weak spot or two in our character before we can love it much.

A woman of mystique is fully aware of her flaws and weaknesses, yet she is strong enough to admit them read more

A woman of mystique is fully aware of her flaws and weaknesses, yet she is strong enough to admit them and not be embarrassed by them.