Be charitable and indulgent to everyone but thyself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Show compassion to others while maintaining high personal standards.
- In plain terms
- Forgive others easily but hold yourself to strict standards.
- What can you take from it?
- Be kind to others but rigorous with yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance forgiveness and judgment?
- Is self-judgment healthy?
Another view
This approach may lead to self-criticism without external pressure.
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