“When you stop judging others, you start discovering them.” – Matshona Dhliwayo
“Judging is preventing us from understanding a new truth. Free yourself from the rules of old judgments and create the space for new understanding.” – Steve Maraboli
“Our judgments judge us, and nothing reveals us, exposes our weaknesses, more ingeniously than the attitude of pronouncing upon our fellows.” – Paul Valéry
“Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.” – Jesse Jackson
“Judgment and love are opposites. From one comes all the sorrows of the world. From the other comes the peace of God. Judgment will bind my eyes and make me blind.” – A Course in Miracles
“Instead of judging people by their past, stand by them and help repair their future.” – Unknown
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa
“Understanding replaces imagination.” – Gail Lynne Goodwin
“Everyone makes mistakes in life, but that doesn’t mean they have to pay for them for the rest of their life. Sometimes good people make bad choices. It doesn’t mean they’re bad. It means they’re human.” – Unknown
“If you spend time judging and criticizing people, you will not have time to heal from your pain or brokenness. You cannot love yourself when you judge or criticize others.” – Keshia Chante
Everyone has their own story, a unique journey that they’ve embarked on. It’s essential to remember that instead of forming judgments, it’s our duty to show understanding and empathy. Which quote touched your heart the most? Perhaps you have a quote or experience of your own that you’d like to add? We invite you to share in the comments below. Your words and stories might be the very thing someone needs to hear today.