Quote by Aesop

The injuries we do and the injuries we suffer are seldom weighed on the same scales.

The injuries we do and the injuries we suffer are seldom wei

Summary

This quote means that when it comes to harm caused or received in life, there is often a mismatch in how we perceive and assess these injuries. It suggests that the significance or magnitude of the harm we inflict on others versus the harm we experience ourselves is not measured or valued appropriately. In other words, we might underestimate the damage we cause to others while overemphasizing or dwelling on the harm we personally endure.

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By Aesop

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