Energy Quote by Thomas a Kempis
“Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Imitation of Christ, 1418
Advocates self‑reflection over judging others, as self‑judgment leads to personal growth.
In simple terms: Judge yourself, not others.
Key Takeaway
Focus on self‑improvement.
Themes
self‑awareness
humility
growth
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What judgments about yourself help you improve?
- How can you practice compassion toward others?
A Different Perspective
May cause excessive self‑criticism.
