Excellence Quote by Shams Tabrizi
“There may be one fault in a man that conceals a thousand qualities, or one excellence that conceals a thousand faults. The little indicates much.”
About This Quote
A single flaw can hide many virtues, and a single virtue can mask many flaws; small details reveal true character.
In simple terms: Minor traits reveal deeper qualities.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to subtle signs.
Themes
character
perception
duality
integrity
self‑awareness
Mood
insightful
analytical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- relationships
- leadership
- personal growth
- evaluation
Key Concepts
hidden virtues
concealed flaws
Questions to Reflect On
- What small signs do you notice in others?
- How can we balance praise and criticism?
A Different Perspective
Judging solely on minor traits can be misleading.
![“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.” quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4df/pierre-joseph-proudhon-11634_asks_the-faults-of-which-we-ask-you-god-the-r_28053.jpg)
![“Being the companion of the folk of this world is fire. There must be an Abraham if the fire is not going to burn [you].” quote by Shams Tabrizi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d2f/shams-tabrizi-14659_abraham_being-the-companion-of-the-folk-of-this_147020.jpg)
