"Most of our faults are more pardonable..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“A true friend is the most precious of all possessions and the one we take the least thought about acquiring.”

“We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others.”

“Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.”

“I am struck here by the curious mixture of justice and injustice in our lives. We are blamed for our real faults but usually not on the right occasions.”

“There are some people upon whom their very faults and failings sit gracefully; and there are others whose very excellencies and accomplishments do not become them.”

“Weakness is the only fault that is incorrigible.”

“Was it doubted that those who corrupt their own bodies conceal themselves?”

“Whoever wishes to keep a secret must hide the fact that he possesses one.”

“Many a peacock hides his peacock tail from all eyes--and calls it his pride.”