Quote by Morihei Ueshiba

As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you.

As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of

Summary

This quote suggests that when we start focusing on judging or categorizing others as good or bad, we inadvertently invite negativity into our own lives. By constantly comparing ourselves to others, engaging in competitiveness, or actively criticizing them, we undermine our own inner strength and wellbeing. Instead, the quote encourages us to embrace empathy and understanding rather than a mindset centered around evaluating others, as this negativity can consume and weaken us.

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