In truth, to know oneself seems to be the hardest of all things. Not only our eye, which observes external objects, does not use the sense of sight upon itself, but even our mind, which contemplates intently another's sin, is slow in the recognition of its own defects. Basil of Caesarea
Women love us for our defects. If we have enough of them, they will forgive us everything, even our intellects. Oscar Wilde
It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others. Joseph Addison
When in someone else's home leave your defects at the door. Rwandan Proverb
At death, one's words and defects are buried. Sicilian Proverb
You cannot know the defects of a house you have not slept in. Swahili Proverb