Henry Wadsworth LongfellowHenry Wadsworth Longfellow, (1807-1882) American poet

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quote

“We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.”

Henry Wadsworth LongfellowHenry Wadsworth Longfellow
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


Ratings and Comments


Mike, Norwalk

I like it.

RobertSRQ

I would prefer : others judge us by what they hear, while we judge ourselves by what we have done"

E Archer, NYC

That's why it is so important to examine our actions from someone else's point of view. Rarely do we realize that our actions are often the opposite of our supposed intentions.

warren, olathe

Others judge us by what they think we have done.

Ken, Allyn, WA

We always judge our own actions through the rose colored glasses of our good intentions. What few remember is that someone's good intentions have no practical value to anyone but themselves.

jim k, austin tx

Good comments all.

Bob Leavitt, Charlotte, VT

Mr. L. seems to have struck a chord -- and not a "lost" one !

Ron w13, Or

Keep it plumb and square. Right is right, wrong is wrong ! To much pride makes for a blind leader. A seasoned foreman can direct, an experienced Master will tell both, to what degree they are measured and how. This from a practical ,common sense point of view. Wisdom and understanding in action.

Ron w13, Or

O ship of State ! We know what Master laid thy keel !
In the world's broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle !
Be a hero in the strife !

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