They criticize me for harping on the obvious; if all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves.
If we judge ourselves only by our aspirations and everyone else only their conduct we shall soon reach a very false conclusion.
- Topic: Criticism
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The lion doesn't turn around when the small dog barks.
Being aware of a single shortcoming within yourself is far more useful than being aware of a thousand in someone else!
It is far better to know our own weaknesses and failings than to point out those of others.
A good joke is the one ultimate and sacred thing which cannot be criticized.
The day you stop caring what other people think of you, is the day your life begins.
To live is in itself a value judgment. To breathe is to judge.
