Faults Quotes

We learn our virtues from our friends who love us; our faults from the enemy who hates us. We cannot easily discover our real character from a friend. He is a mirror, on which the warmth of our breath impedes the clearness of the reflection.

It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and to forget his own.

My general plan is good, though in the detail there may be faults.

Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.

Just as the British subject loves England despite her faults, so we must insist that all Germans who were part of the old Germany and helped shape her, recognize the greatness and worthiness of present-day Germany.

Of all the things I could know, my own faults and weaknesses are pretty much the most important.

To us Americans much has been given; of us much is required. With all our faults and mistakes, it is our strength in support of the freedom our forefathers loved which has saved mankind from subjection to totalitarian power.