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The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.

A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.

A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.

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.

A single bad habit will mar an otherwise faultless character, as an ink- drop soileth the pure white page.

Confessed faults are half-mended.

They say, best men are moulded out of faults; And, for the most, become much more the better For being a little bad.

Love him who tells you your faults in private.

The mystery of existence is the connection between our faults and our misfortunes.

Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.

People mistake their limitations for high standards.

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."