I'm not one to despise other people for their sins. I haven't found one yet, that I didn't say to myself, I've done worse than this
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeing your own flaws makes it hard to judge others' sins harshly.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has faults, so do not despise others for theirs.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember your own faults before judging others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge others?
- What faults do you hide?
Another view
Sometimes others' actions are objectively worse.
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