Ever felt judged? We all have. It stings, doesn’t it? These quotes about judging others hit close to home. They remind us to pause, reflect, and choose kindness over assumptions. Words from wise minds can guide us in seeing others—and ourselves—with more empathy. Let’s explore these nuggets of wisdom that urge us to tread gently in our judgments.
Understanding Judging Quotes
“Before you judge someone else, stop and think about all that God has forgiven you for.”
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
“People hasten to judge in order not to be judged themselves.”
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
“We can never judge the lives of others because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.”
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.”
“Judging a person does not define who they are. It defines who you are.”
“You have no right to judge others. They have their own journey.”
“Most people who will hear the news of our death will not care, or will be glad.”
“The least amount of judging we can do, the better off we are.”
“Judging others is easy because it distracts us from the responsibility of judging ourselves.”
“To be certain means that you no longer judge life; you simply float.”
“I am not what you think I am. You are what you think I am.”
“It is the property of fools to be always judging.”
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
“Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I’m not perfect – and I don’t live to be.”
“Everyone has untold stories of pain and sadness that make them love and live a little differently than you do.”
“One who judges others quickly condemns oneself.”
“Critical people have a problem for every solution.”
“To judge a man by his weakest link or deed is like judging the power of the ocean by one wave.”
“I was once afraid of people saying, ‘Who does she think she is?’ Now I have the courage to stand and say, ‘This is who I am.'”
“Before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean.”
“When you judge someone, you are revealing a part of yourself that needs healing.”
“People who love themselves don’t hurt other people. The more we hate ourselves, the more we want others to suffer.”
“Don’t judge a person’s story by the chapter you walked in on.”
“The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don’t know anything about.”
“Small minds discuss people. Average minds discuss events. Great minds discuss ideas.”
“You should never judge someone by the opinions of others.”
“He who judges others condemns himself.”
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”
“It’s so easy to judge a book by its cover, especially if it was put back on the wrong shelf.”
Famous Judging Quotes
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
“Judging others makes us blind, whereas love is illuminating.”
“When you judge another, you do not define them; you define yourself.”
“People hasten to judge in order not to be judged themselves.”
“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.”
“You have no idea what I’m capable of. You don’t know what I’ve endured. So, as a friend, I humbly request: stop judging me.”
“Not judging people is the fastest way to peace.”
“Judging someone does not define who they are; it defines who you are.”
“Those who judge will never understand, and those who understand will never judge.”
“Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.”
“Most people who are criticizing and judging haven’t even tried what you failed at.”
“It’s so easy to judge others, but it’s much harder to judge yourself.”
“The least amount of judging we can do, the better off we are.”
“Judgment is a negative frequency.”
“Before you judge me, make sure that you’re perfect.”
“To judge others is human; to keep away from it, divine.”
“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.”
“It is well, when judging a friend, to remember that he is judging you with the same godlike and superior impartiality.”
“Only God can judge me.”
“We are all inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their acts.”
“To judge others is to forget one’s own faults.”
“People who love themselves, don’t hurt other people. The more we hate ourselves, the more we want others to suffer.”
“Don’t judge someone’s life story by the chapter you walked in on.”
“Everything we judge in others is something within ourselves we don’t want to face.”
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
“Judging a person does not define who they are. It defines who you are.”
“We are very good lawyers for our own mistakes, but very good judges for the mistakes of others.”
“You don’t need to judge me. I know exactly who I am.”
“Stop judging others by what they wear, where they live or how they speak. Everyone is fighting their own battle.”
“Before you judge how I live my life, I suggest you take a look at your own.”
“Don’t judge me because I’m quiet. No one plans a murder out loud.”
Inspirational Judging Quotes
“Before you judge someone else, stop and think about all that God has forgiven you for.”
“Criticizing others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves.”
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
“When someone judges you, it isn’t actually about you. It’s about them and their own insecurities, limitations, and needs.”
“Judging a person does not define who they are. It defines who you are.”
“People hasten to judge in order not to be judged themselves.”
“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.”
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”
“While you were busy judging others, you left your closet open and your skeletons fell out.”
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
“The least amount of judging we can do, the better off we are.”
“I don’t judge others. I say if you feel good with what you’re doing, let your freak flag fly.”
“Judging others makes us blind, whereas love is illuminating.”
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.”
“Instead of judging people by their past, stand by them and help repair their future.”
“Remember, when you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself.”
“It is not for me to judge another man’s life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself.”
“You have no right to judge others. God alone can do that. Stop putting yourself on His throne.”
“How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.”
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
“Don’t judge someone’s story by the chapter you walked in on.”
“To judge a man by his weakest link or deed is like judging the power of the ocean by one wave.”
“Often those that criticize others reveal what he himself lacks.”
“Everyone has untold stories of pain and sadness that make them love and live a little differently than you do. Stop judging, instead try to understand.”
“Judgements prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.”
“When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself.”
“We are very good lawyers for our own mistakes, but very good judges for the mistakes of others.”
“There is no need to judge. Just be yourself and let others be themselves.”
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
“Life becomes easier when you learn to accept the apology you never got.”
“Do not pass judgment, but be kind; for everyone is fighting a hard battle.”
To Sum Up
Reflecting on these quotes about judging others can lead to powerful insights and personal growth. They remind us to look at our own actions and thoughts before forming opinions about others. By doing so, we create a more understanding and compassionate world.
Next time you find yourself quick to judge, think back on these words of wisdom. They encourage us to practice empathy and kindness. Making a habit of this can enrich our lives and the lives of those around us.