Aesop on giving critiques
It’s easy to speak negatively about the work of others, but never forget the quality of your own.
The Two Bags
“According to ancient lore, every man is born into the world with two bags suspended from his neck — one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults. But the one in front is full of his neighbour’s faults; the one behind, full of his own. Consequently, men are blind to their own faults but never lose sight of their neighbour’s.”
Aesop’s Fables, published by Penguin Popular Classics. On Amazon.com. On Amazon.co.uk
Aesop on the business of design:
- Aesop on hiring a professional
- Aesop on design contests
- Aesop on client focus
- Aesop on giving critiques (this post)
- Aesop on kindness
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Hi David,
I’ve always found (from observing others and myself – we’re all guilty of it!) that the flaws that annoy us most in others are likely our own mirrored.
Hey David, I do agree with this statement.