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Quotes about Self-judgment

I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.
- CS Lewis
Judging oneself to be inferior to other people was one of the worst acts of pride because it was the most destructive way of being different.
- Paulo Coelho
Your own mouth, not mine, condemns you; your own lips testify against you.
- Job 15:6
Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment.
- 1 Corinthians 11:31
Self-judgment may be the greatest barrier to self-understanding. If we want to understand other human beings, there is no better way than to listen to them with empathy like a close friend would. If you wish to understand yourself, the same rule applies: listen with empathy. Instead of talking negatively to yourself, try to listen to yourself with respect and positive attention. Instead of judging yourself, accept yourself just as you are.
- William Ury
When I feel ashamed, it means I feel there isn't just something wrong with what I've done, there is something wrong with who I am. Shame is often a hidden emotion and it can be paralyzing in its power.
- Desmond Tutu
We shall do well to remember that, when we make our own miserably imperfect knowledge and consciousness the measure of our sinfulness, we are on very dangerous ground.
- JC Ryle
TURN your attention upon yourself and beware of judging the deeds of other men, for in judging others a man labors vainly, often makes mistakes, and easily sins; whereas, in judging and taking stock of himself he does something that is always profitable.
- Thomas a Kempis
A man may write himself out of reputation when nobody else can do it.
- Thomas Paine
Every time you criticize someone, you condemn yourself. It takes one to know one. Judgmental criticism of others is a well-known way of escaping detection in your own crimes and misdemeanors.
- Eugene Peterson
There's something delicious about finding fault with something. And that can be including finding fault with one's self, you know?
- Pema Chodron
I'm my best and harshest critic. I know what's good and what isn't.
- Anne Frank