--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Cruel and cold is the judgment of man…" description: "\"Cruel and cold is the judgment of man, Cruel as winter, and cold as the snow; But by-and-by will the deed and the plan Be judged by the motive that lie..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e8/anonymous-1_cold_cruel-and-cold-is-the-judgment-of-man-cr_3119465.jpg" --- # Cruel and cold is the judgment of man, Cruel as winter… ![“Cruel and cold is the judgment of man, Cruel as winter, and cold as the snow; But by-and-by will the deed and the plan Be judged by the motive that lieth below.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e8/anonymous-1_cold_cruel-and-cold-is-the-judgment-of-man-cr_3119465.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e8/anonymous-1_cold_cruel-and-cold-is-the-judgment-of-man-cr_3119465.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e8/anonymous-1_cold_cruel-and-cold-is-the-judgment-of-man-cr_3119465.jpg) > “Cruel and cold is the judgment of man, Cruel as winter, and cold as the snow; But by-and-by will the deed and the plan Be judged by the motive that lieth below.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human judgment is harsh and cold, yet ultimate evaluation will consider hidden motives beneath the surface. **In simple terms:** Judgment may seem harsh, but true motives matter. Key Takeaway Seek to understand underlying intentions before judging. Themes justice morality judgment motivation human nature Mood reflective critical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - legal decisions - personal conflicts - leadership evaluations Key Concepts ethical philosophy psychology intention analysis Questions to Reflect On - How can you uncover true motives in others? - When have you judged someone unfairly? 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