We learn as much by others' failings as by their teachings. Examples of imperfection is just as useful for achieving perfection as are models of competence and perfection.
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There are many people who are so inclined to say 'no' that the 'no' always precedes whatever we say to them. This negative quality makes them so disagreeable that, even if they do what we want them to or agree with what we say, they always lose the pleasure that they might have received had they not started off so badly.Marquise Magdeleine de Sablé
The ties of virtue ought to be closer than the ties of blood, since the good man is closer to another good man by their similarity of morals than the son is to his father by their similarity of face.
Marquise Magdeleine de Sablé
There are people so blind and self-absorbed in all matters that they always believe that, whatever they desire or think, they can impose their will on other people. Whatever bad reason they use to persuade others, these self-centered people are so caught up in the process that it seems to them all they have to do is to speak their wishes in a lofty and commanding tone of voice in order to convince everybody.
Marquise Magdeleine de Sablé
We must accustom ourselves to the follies of others and not be astonished at the foolishness that takes place in our presence.
Marquise Magdeleine de Sablé
The shame that comes to us as we see ourselves praised when we are unworthy of it often gives us the occasion to accomplish things that we might never have achieved without such undeserved praise.
Marquise Magdeleine de Sablé
To be too dissatisfied with ourselves is a weakness. To be too satisfied with ourselves is a stupidity.
Marquise Magdeleine de Sablé
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