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“Our judgements judge us; and nothing reveals us [or] exposes our weaknesses more ingeniously than the attitude of pronouncing upon our fellows.” quote by Paul Valéry
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““Our judgements judge us; and nothing reveals us [or] exposes our weaknesses more ingeniously than the attitude of pronouncing upon our fellows.””

Paul Valéry

About This Quote

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

Judging others reveals more about our own biases and insecurities than about the judged.

In simple terms: Judgment reveals self.

Key Takeaway

Examine your own biases.

Themes

self-awareness judgment psychology

Mood

introspective critical

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • leadership training
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

Cognitive bias self-knowledge

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden biases surface when you judge others?
  • How can you turn judgment into self-improvement?
A Different Perspective

Self-judgment can be equally blind.

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