Gautama BuddhaLook not to the faults of others, nor to their omissions and commissions. But rather look to your own acts, to what you have done and left undone.
About This Quote
When you criticize another person, it is very easy to overlook the good things they have done and focus on the things they have not done. It is important to look at what a person has accomplished rather than what they have failed to do. Focusing on their shortcomings makes it that much more difficult to build a positive relationship with them.
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