Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use to conceal them.

Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use

Summary

This quote suggests that the ways in which people try to hide or cover up their faults are often more blameworthy than the faults themselves. It implies that while having flaws or committing mistakes is understandable and forgivable, the deceptive tactics employed to disguise them reflect a lack of honesty and integrity. In essence, it highlights the importance of facing one's faults openly instead of resorting to deceit, as the latter only compounds the original transgression.

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