Men quote by Mahatma Gandhi

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I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I wont presume to probe into the faults of others
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"I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others"

- Mahatma Gandhi

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This quote by Mahatma Gandhi speaks to the importance of concentrating on the favorable qualities of others, rather than residence on their faults. He acknowledges that he himself is not best, and so he does not feel it is his location to judge the faults of others. This quote motivates us to be more understanding and forgiving of the errors of others, and to focus on the great qualities that they have. It is a reminder that we must aim to be more accepting of the defects of others, and to be more generous in our appreciation of their favorable attributes. This quote is a tip that we ought to make every effort to be more thoughtful and understanding of individuals around us, and to concentrate on the excellent in them rather than the bad.

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Mahatma Gandhi This quote is written / told by Mahatma Gandhi between October 2, 1869 and January 30, 1948. He was a famous Leader from India, the quote is categorized under the topic Men. The author also have 160 other quotes.

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