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François de Salignac de la Mothe Fénelon

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Quotations by François de Salignac de la Mothe Fénelon (August 6, 1651 - January 7, 1715)
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If the riches of the Indies, or the crowns of all the kingdom of Europe, were laid at my feet in exchange for my love of reading, I would spurn them all.

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

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It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are, the more gentle and quiet we become toward the defects of others.