Murasaki Shikibu:

It is very easy to criticize others but far more difficult to put one's own principles into practice, and it is when one forgets this truth, lauds oneself to the skies, treats everyone else as worthless, and generally despises others, that one's own character is clearly revealed.

— Murasaki Shikibu Medieval

Tale of Genji

Context

From 'The Diary of Lady Murasaki', widely translated

Date / Period

c. 1008-1010 AD (original composition)

Source

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1435252-well-we-never-expected-this-they-all-sa…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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