Search others for their virtue, and yourself for your vices.
“Search others for their virtue, and yourself for your vices.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourages examining others' virtues while honestly confronting one's own flaws.
In simple terms: Look at others' strengths, your own weaknesses.
Balance external admiration with self‑reflection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- coaching
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues do you admire in others?
- Which vices do you need to address?
Self‑critique can become paralyzing if not balanced.