Whoever accustoms himself to pass over in silence the…
““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””
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.
Practice empathy before criticism.
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When to use this quote
- workplace
- social media
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle your own mistakes?
- When have you judged too quickly?
Self‑judgment can be harsh too.