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“Then you shall judge yourself,' the king answered. 'that is the most difficult thing of all. It is much more difficult to judge oneself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself rightly, then you are indeed a man of true wisdom.” quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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““Then you shall judge yourself,' the king answered. 'that is the most difficult thing of all. It is much more difficult to judge oneself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself rightly, then you are indeed a man of true wisdom.””

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; true wisdom comes from honest self‑assessment.

In simple terms: Judging yourself is hardest.

Key Takeaway

Practice honest self‑reflection.

Themes

wisdom self‑knowledge humility

Mood

thoughtful serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • parenting
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism ethical introspection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does self‑judgment reveal?
  • How can you judge yourself kindly?
A Different Perspective

Self‑judgment can be harsh and demotivating.

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