Don't mind anything anyone tells you about anyone else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not trust hearsay; form your own opinions about people.
- In plain terms
- Ignore gossip and judge things for yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Form your own judgments based on direct observation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who influences your judgments most?
- When do you trust secondhand info?
Another view
Sometimes we rely on others' experiences.
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