Judgment

Lesson 5

Don't judge a book by its cover

Title: Don't judge a book by its cover

Meaning: Don't make assumptions about someone or something based on appearance alone

Example

She was surprised to find that the quiet, shy girl in her class was actually a talented musician

Judge not, lest ye be judged

Title: Judge not, lest ye be judged

Meaning: Don’t criticize others, because you may be judged in the same way

Example

She realized that she shouldn’t judge her friend for making a mistake, as she had made similar mistakes in the past

The pot calling the kettle black

Title: The pot calling the kettle black

Meaning: Criticizing someone for a fault that you also possess

Example

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

Before you judge me, make sure you’re perfect

Title: Before you judge me, make sure you’re perfect

Meaning: Don’t criticize others for their flaws if you have your own

Example

She reminded her friend that everyone makes mistakes and it’s not fair to judge someone for something they’ve done

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones

Title: Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones

Meaning: Don’t criticize others for their faults when you have faults of your own

Example

She realized that she shouldn’t gossip about her friend’s relationship troubles, as her own relationship wasn’t perfect either

To judge is easy, to understand is hard

Title: To judge is easy, to understand is hard

Meaning: It’s easier to criticize someone than to try to understand their perspective

Example

Instead of judging her coworker for being late, she tried to understand the challenges she might be facing in her personal life

Every judgment is an opinion, not a fact

Title: Every judgment is an opinion, not a fact

Meaning: Everyone’s judgments are based on their own opinions and biases

Example

She reminded herself that people’s judgments of her were just opinions and didn’t define who she was