We are flawed creatures, all of us. Some of us think that means we should fix our flaws. But get rid of my flaws and there would be no one left.

About This Quote

It’s easy to think that you are better than everyone else, but this doesn’t mean you are. We all have flaws. The real issue is how we choose to live with our flaws. Some of us see these flaws as reasons to punish or punish others for them, while others recognize them as opportunities to learn lessons.

Source: Take The Cannoli

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