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![“I do not know any moral to be deduced from this view of the subject [of personal character], but one, namely, that we should mind our own business, cultivate our good qualities, if we have any, and irritate ourselves less about the absurdities of other people, which neither we nor they can help. I…” quote by William Hazlitt](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/b81/william-hazlitt-326_character_i-do-not-know-any-moral-to-be-deduced-fr_3163087.png)
““I do not know any moral to be deduced from this view of the subject [of personal character], but one, namely, that we should mind our own business, cultivate our good qualities, if we have any, and irritate ourselves less about the absurdities of other people, which neither we nor they can help. I grant there is something in which I have said which I might be made to glance towards the doctrine of original sin, grace, election, reprobation, or the Gnostic Principle that acts did not determine the virtue or vice of the character; and in those doctrines, so far as they are deducible from what I have said, I agree -- but always with a salvo.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
One should focus on self‑improvement and tolerate others’ flaws, rather than obsess over external judgments.
In simple terms: Mind your own growth and ignore others’ absurdities.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal virtues, ignore petty judgments.
Themes
self‑improvement
tolerance
humility
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- Everyday interactions
- social media
- workplace dynamics
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
personal ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits help you stay focused on self‑growth?
- When is it appropriate to address others’ absurdities?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring others’ flaws may hinder learning from constructive criticism.