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

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Francois Fenelon was a Clergyman from France (1651–1715).

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Who said "Had we not faults of our own, we should take less pleasure in complaining of ot…"?
This quote is attributed to Francois Fenelon, a Clergyman from France.
When did Francois Fenelon live?
Francois Fenelon lived from 1651 – 1715.