Quote by Samuel Johnson

No weakness of the human mind has more frequently incurred animadversion, than the negligence with which men overlook their own faults, however flagrant, and the easiness with which they pardon them, however frequently repeated.

No weakness of the human mind has more frequently incurred a

Summary

This quote highlights a common human tendency to dismiss or ignore our own faults, no matter how obvious or repeated they may be. It criticizes the way we often overlook our own mistakes without holding ourselves accountable, demonstrating a weakness in our thinking and understanding. This negligence in acknowledging our flaws contrasts with our readiness to forgive ourselves for the same faults, illustrating a lack of self-awareness and a double standard in personal judgment.

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Criticism Faults Double Standards Censure Character Flaws

By Samuel Johnson

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