It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are, the more gentle and quiet we become toward the defects of others. - Francois de Fenelon
If the riches of the Indies, or the crowns of all the kingdom of Europe, were laid at my feet in exchange for my love of reading, I would spurn them all. - Francois de Fenelon
Children are very nice observers, and will often perceive your slightest defects. In general, those who govern children, forgive nothing in them, but everything in themselves. - Francois de Fenelon
All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers. - Francois de Fenelon
Discouragement is simply the despair of wounded self-love. - Francois de Fenelon
If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate. - Francois de Fenelon