Friends are often chosen for similitude of manners, and therefore each palliate the other's failings because they are his own.

Summary

This quote suggests that people often choose friends who have similar manners or behaviors, which leads to them overlooking or excusing each other's flaws. It's insinuated that these friends understand and tolerate one another's shortcomings since they share the same faults. The quote highlights the tendency of friends to empathize and protect one another, sometimes making it easier to overlook each other's mistakes and shortcomings due to the familiarity and acceptance that stems from their shared similarities.

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