Quote by Vernon Howard

Self-righteousness loves to pounce on an evil which by sheer accident is not its particular evil.

Self-righteousness loves to pounce on an evil which by sheer

Summary

This quote suggests that self-righteous individuals tend to seize the opportunity to condemn and criticize a wrongdoing that is not specifically their own wrongdoing. It implies that when a situation arises where they are not personally implicated or responsible, they still eagerly jump to judge others. The quote highlights the tendency of self-righteousness to focus on the faults and failings of others rather than recognizing and addressing their own flaws.

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Love Righteousness Self Accident

By Vernon Howard

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