"他人の欠点は見やすいが、自分の欠点を見るのは難しい。人は他人の欠点を風に舞うもみ殻のように示すが、狡猾な賭博師がサイコロを隠すように、自分の欠点を隠す。"
— Buddha
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Simplified Meaning:
People often find it simple to notice and talk about the mistakes that others make. However, it's much harder for them to recognize and admit their own mistakes. Imagine someone pointing out pieces of dirt on a friend's shirt while ignoring the big stain on their own. They are quick to broadcast the flaws of others, showing them off like dust being blown away. But when it comes to their own problems, they hide them carefully, just like a sly gambler hides his cheating tricks. This behavior is common among humans—it's easier to judge others than to look critically at ourselves. However, to improve, one should strive to be as aware of their own shortcomings as they are of others'. By doing so, they can work on becoming a better person.
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