Quote by Paul Valery

Our judgments judge us, and nothing reveals us, exposes our weaknesses, more ingeniously than the attitude of pronouncing upon our fellows.

Our judgments judge us, and nothing reveals us, exposes our

Summary

This quote suggests that when we pass judgments on others, it is not only a reflection of their character but also of our own. It implies that the act of evaluating and criticizing others highlights our own flaws and vulnerabilities. By constantly evaluating and making assumptions about others, we unconsciously expose our own weaknesses. In essence, the way we judge and form opinions about others reveals our own shortcomings and insecurities.

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Attitude

By Paul Valery

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