There is perhaps no surer mark of folly, than to attempt to correct natural infirmities of those we love.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
For the subtlest folly proceeds from the subtlest wisdom.
Those who realize their folly are not true fools.
We love to receive praise, but usually we're not certain what message, precisely, we should take from it. On the other hand, when someone points out our flaws, we realize immediately that something needs to change.
The folly which we might have ourselves committed is the one which we are least ready to pardon in another.
Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.
Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom.
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
Some people displease with merit, and others' very faults and defects are pleasing.
May God in his mercy enable us without obstinacy to perceive our errors.
'Tis folly to be wise.