Francois Fenelon

If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate.

Had we not faults of our own, we should take less pleasure in complaining of others.

All earthly delights are sweeter in expectation than in enjoyment; but all spiritual pleasures more in fruition than in expectation.

Little opportunities should be improved.

Children are excellent observers, and will often perceive your slightest defects. In general, those who govern children, forgive nothing in them, but everything in themselves.

Exactness and neatness in moderation is a virtue, but carried to extremes narrows the mind.