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Faults Quotes - Page 33

He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the punishment.

He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the punishment.

George Herbert (1874). “The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose”, p.343

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.

George Herbert, Izaak Walton, Barnabas Oley (1848). “The Remains of that Sweet Singer of The Temple, George Herbert ...”, p.256

The fault is as great as hee that is faulty.

George Herbert (1874). “The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose”, p.333

Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an ill, it doubles his fault.

George Herbert (1874). “The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose”, p.348

All are presumed good till they are found at fault.

George Herbert (1861). “The Poetical Works of G. H. and R. Heber. With Memoir”, p.272

Downplaying their faults is pretty much the point of campaigns. But we do count on them living with the constant terror of public rejection.

"Political Introspection". Interview with David Brooks, opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com. April 10, 2013.

The fault of bad taste is usually in over-dressing. Quality not effect, is the standard to seek for.

Emily Post (2007). “Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home”, p.557, Cosimo, Inc.