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“Then you will judge yourself,’ replied the king. ‘That’s the hardest thing. It is much harder to judge oneself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself well, then you are truly a wise man.” quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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““Then you will judge yourself,’ replied the king. ‘That’s the hardest thing. It is much harder to judge oneself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself well, then you are truly a wise man.””

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, but mastering it leads to true wisdom.

In simple terms: Judging yourself is tough but wise.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate honest self‑assessment.

Themes

wisdom self‑reflection humility

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • personal development
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you judge yourself fairly?
  • What standards guide your self‑evaluation?
A Different Perspective

Self‑criticism can be demoralizing.

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