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“Make not thyself the judge of any man.” quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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“Make not thyself the judge of any man.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Self‑Judgment” from 1845 collection, 1845

Avoid judging others; focus on self‑assessment and humility.

In simple terms: Don’t judge others; judge yourself.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑reflection before criticism.

Themes

humility self‑awareness ethics

Mood

thoughtful calm

Type

poetic ethical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • personal development
  • teaching

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you assess others fairly?
  • What steps help you stay humble?
A Different Perspective

Self‑judgment can become self‑criticism.

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