Meaning: Don't make assumptions about someone or something based on appearance alone
She was surprised to find that the quiet, shy girl in her class was actually a talented musician
Meaning: Don’t criticize others, because you may be judged in the same way
She realized that she shouldn’t judge her friend for making a mistake, as she had made similar mistakes in the past
Meaning: Criticizing someone for a fault that you also possess
He accused his coworker of being lazy, but it was a case of the pot calling the kettle black, as he was often late to work
Meaning: Don’t criticize others for their flaws if you have your own
She reminded her friend that everyone makes mistakes and it’s not fair to judge someone for something they’ve done
Meaning: Don’t criticize others for their faults when you have faults of your own
She realized that she shouldn’t gossip about her friend’s relationship troubles, as her own relationship wasn’t perfect either
Meaning: It’s easier to criticize someone than to try to understand their perspective
Instead of judging her coworker for being late, she tried to understand the challenges she might be facing in her personal life
Meaning: Everyone’s judgments are based on their own opinions and biases
She reminded herself that people’s judgments of her were just opinions and didn’t define who she was