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“Whoever accustoms himself to pass over in silence the faults of his neighbors shall meet with much better quarter from the world when he happens to fall into a mistake himself.”14” quote by Walter Isaacson
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““Whoever accustoms himself to pass over in silence the faults of his neighbors shall meet with much better quarter from the world when he happens to fall into a mistake himself.”14””

Walter Isaacson

About This Quote

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

Silently judging others leads to harsher judgment when you err.

In simple terms: Judgment returns.

Key Takeaway

Practice empathy before criticism.

Themes

judgment empathy humility karma

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • social media
  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Ethics psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle your own mistakes?
  • When have you judged too quickly?
A Different Perspective

Self‑judgment can be harsh too.

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