Quote by Jean Rostand

To say of men that they are bad is to say they are worse than we think we are, or worse than the ideal man whose image we have built up on the basis of a certain few.

To say of men that they are bad is to say they are worse tha

Summary

This quote suggests that when we label others as "bad," we are essentially implying that they are worse than we perceive ourselves to be or worse than the unrealistic standards we have set based on a selective few individuals. It highlights the tendency to judge and criticize others without considering our own flaws and limitations. The quote encourages humility and reframing our judgments to recognize the complexities and nuances of human nature.

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By Jean Rostand

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