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“Then you shall judge yourself," answered the king. "That is the most difficult thing of all. It is far more difficult to judge oneself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself rightly, then indeed you are very wise.” quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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““Then you shall judge yourself," answered the king. "That is the most difficult thing of all. It is far more difficult to judge oneself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself rightly, then indeed you are very wise.””

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Self‑judgment is harder than judging others; mastering it leads to wisdom.

In simple terms: Judging yourself is toughest, but wise.

Key Takeaway

Practice honest self‑reflection.

Themes

self‑awareness wisdom personal growth

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • leadership development
  • personal decision‑making

Key Concepts

introspection ethical reasoning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you judge yourself fairly?
  • What practices help you gain self‑wisdom?
A Different Perspective

Self‑judgment can be harsh and demotivating.

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