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“A man only goes and confesses his faults to the world when his self will not acknowledge or listen to them. WYNDHAM LEWIS, Tarr Two persons will not be friends long if they are not inclined to pardon each other's little failings.” quote by Jean de la Bruyere
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“A man only goes and confesses his faults to the world when his self will not acknowledge or listen to them. WYNDHAM LEWIS, Tarr Two persons will not be friends long if they are not inclined to pardon each other's little failings.”

Jean de la Bruyere

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A man only confesses his faults when he cannot accept them himself, seeking external validation.

In simple terms: People admit flaws only when they can't accept them internally.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge personal faults directly.

Themes

self-awareness humility communication

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution
  • relationship building
  • team dynamics

Key Concepts

psychology self-deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we wait for others to hear our faults?
  • How can we foster internal acceptance before seeking external validation?
A Different Perspective

Self‑recognition is often harder than external confession.

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