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By others faults the wise correct their own.

By others faults the wise correct their own.

Summary

This quote suggests that wise individuals can learn from the mistakes and faults of others to improve themselves. Rather than dwelling on their own faults, wise people observe the shortcomings of others and use those examples to correct and better themselves. It implies that wisdom is gained through self-reflection and the ability to learn important lessons from the experiences of others. In essence, this quote highlights the importance of being open-minded, attentive, and receptive to the wisdom that can be obtained by recognizing and analyzing the faults of others.

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