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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

  • conflict
  • interpersonal relations
  • criticism

Putting it to work

  • practicing empathy
  • self-reflection

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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