Never put much confidence in such, as put no confidence in others. A man prone to suspect evil is mostly looking in his neighbor for what he sees in himself. As to the pure all things are pure, even so to the impure all things are impure.

Summary

This quote suggests that those who have little trust in others are likely projecting their own lack of trustworthiness onto others. It implies that our perception of people is colored by our own thoughts and actions. If one is inclined to suspect wrongdoing, they are likely projecting their own potential for wrongdoing onto others. Similarly, it suggests that those with a pure and virtuous nature tend to see purity in everything and everyone, while those with impure intentions view everything through a lens of impurity. These perspectives highlight how our own mindset shapes our perceptions of the world around us.

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