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“It is easy to see the faults of others, but difficult to see one’s own faults. One shows the faults of others like chaff winnowed in the wind, but one conceals one’s own faults as a cunning gambler conceals his dice.”

Buddha

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People can notice mistakes in others quickly, but it is hard to notice their own mistakes. They reveal others' mistakes right away, but they hide their own mistakes carefully.

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Deception Denial Fault-finding Hypocrisy Morality Personal growth Self-awareness Self-deception Self-reflection Wisdom
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