Faults Quotes

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A major fault, for example, is the fact that, along with the materialist principle, Darwin introduced into his theory of evolution reactionary Malthusian ideas. — Trofim Lysenko
There's an unexpectedly high share of workers still in agriculture, .. That's like a fault line. — Edward Taylor
You only live once. If you don't enjoy it, it's your fault, nobody else's — Duncan Bannatyne
An artist who is too self-centered is liable to exhibit faults he abhors: carelessness, callousness, and even downright cruelty. — Eric Maisel
When good ideas get put to bad use, it is the fault of the user, not the idea. — Walter Darby Bannard
What cannot be changed cannot be blamed. — St. Jerome
To be pleased at correction and reproofs shows that one loves the virtues which are contrary to those faults for which he is corrected and… — Saint Francis de Sales
A true master of politics is able to calculate, down to the smallest fraction, the advantages to which he may put his very faults. — Napoleon Bonaparte
I have this desire to keep improving, so I find fault — Heston Blumenthal
Heaven knows that I have done all that a mortal could do, to save the people, and the failure was not my fault, but the… — Davy Crockett
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.… — Saint Francis de Sales
Will you tell me my fault, frankly as to yourself, for I had rather wince, than die. Men do not call the surgeon to commend… — Emily Dickinson
Without a doubt, one of the things which keeps us from attaining perfection is our tongue. When one has reached the point of no longer… — Saint Francis de Sales
Mickey's a nice fellow who never does anyone any harm, who gets into scrapes through no fault of his own but always manages to come… — Walt Disney
Strive to attain to the greater virtues, but do not neglect the lesser ones. Do not make light of a fall even if it be… — Saint Basil
It follows that any commander in chief who undertakes to carry out a plan which he considers defective is at fault; he must put forth… — Napoleon Bonaparte
One of the commonest causes of failure in Christian life is found in the attempt to follow some good man whom we greatly admire. No… — Reuben Archer Torrey
If anyone should tell you that a particular person has spoken critically of you, don't bother with excuses or defenses. Just smile and reply, "I… — Epictetus
If you see faults in others, look the other way. Don't linger on imperfection. — Frederick Lenz
Do not scrutinize so closely whether you are doing much or little, ill or well, so long as what you do is not sinful and… — Saint Francis de Sales

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