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Epictetus · c. 50 – c. 135 CE

Fragments 60 — Epictetus

Translation by George Long (1877)

Epictetus, Fragments 60

Do not give judgment in one court (of justice) before you have been tried yourself before justice.
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Before you sit in judgement on someone else, put yourself on trial first. Examine your own conduct before condemning others.

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  • Justice and fairness
  • Judgements and impressions
  • Pride and humility
  • Kindness and forgiveness
  • Being angry with someone

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