physician, heal thyself

Proverb

Attend to your own defects before presuming to advise others about theirs.

Japanese Meaning

自分の欠点や問題点をまず改善せよ。自分自身が整っていなければ、他人に助言する資格はないという戒め

Before lecturing others on their habits, remember the old proverb 'physician, heal thyself' and reflect on your own faults.

他人の習慣を説教する前に、ことわざ「医者よ、まず自分を治せ」を思い出して、自分の欠点を振り返りなさい。

Sense（1）

Attend to your own defects before presuming to advise others about theirs.

physician

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heal thyself

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