defects

Synonyms

mars deficiency deformity errata Marks

Phrases with the word

dampening defects birth defects of the spinal cord congenital defects birth defects birth defects of the brain no congenital defects

Examples

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