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If we judge ourselves only by our aspirations and everyone else only their conduct we shall soon reach a very false conclusion.
Calvin Coolidge
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What this quote means

This quote highlights the disparity between self-perception and the perception of others, cautioning against unfair judgments.

Calvin Coolidge's quote emphasizes the danger of evaluating oneself only based on personal aspirations while judging others solely by their actions. This leads to an imbalanced view and can result in misguided conclusions about ourselves and those around us. It serves as a reminder to consider the complexities of both our intentions and the behaviors of others.

Themes

JudgmentAspirationsConductPerceptionSelf-Awareness

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about understanding personal growth and biases.

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