A saying contrasting how we evaluate ourselves based on pote

Saying / ProverbQuote★★★★

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

Also attributed to: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Unknown

William Wordsworth Longfellow.

The point

A saying contrasting how we evaluate ourselves based on potential versus how others evaluate us based on actual accomplishments.

Scripture

Matthew 7:11 Corinthians 4:3-4

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Convicting · Thoughtful

To tell aloud

under a minute · 20 words

Subjects

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