And oftentimes excusing of a fault, doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides: Who cover faults, at last shame them derides.
Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault.
There is not the least thing can be said or done but people will talk and find fault.[translation by John Willis Clark]Everything is talked about and everything is carped at.[translation by John Ormsby][De todo se trata, y de todo se murmura.]
The faults of the people spring from the faults of their rulers.[Che gli peccati de’ popoli nascono dai principi.]
My biggest fault is that the faults I was born with grow bigger each year.
I have my faults, but changing my tune is not one of them.[Moi je ne suis pas de ceux qui risquent de changer de chanson.]
Every man in his lifetime needs to thank his faults.
Even if it’s not your fault, it’s your responsibility.
Certain faults are necessary to the individual if he is to exist.
All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.
