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“Opinions are a private matter. The public has an interest only in judgments.”

Book:Selected Writings: 1927-1934

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Selected Writings: 1927-1934

This volume compiles a selection of the author's writings from 1927 to 1934, showcasing their evolution and contributions to literature during that era. more

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Walter Benjamin

Walter Benjamin, born on July 15, 1892, and died on September 26, 1940, was a prominent German literary critic whose works profoundly influenced 20th-century literary criticism and cultural theory. more

“We have been told mankind will be judged on the intent of the heart. No mortal can see into the depth of another. There is only One who can. His is the role of a judge-not ours. If you are prone to criticize or judge, remember, we never see the target a man aims at in life. We see only what he hits.”

Ifs Men Heart Has Beens Remember Roles Mankind Judging Aim Depth Mortals Target Criticize Old Man Judged

Book:A glimpse of glory

Source: A glimpse of glory

“In the first section of the Doctrine and Covenants we read that 'the Lord shall come to recompense unto every man according to his work, and measure to every man according to the measure which he has measured to his fellow man.' (D&C 1:10.) This principle, showing the manner by which God will judge us, puts a new light upon the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves, and should persuade us to take that law seriously.”

Men Should Firsts Light Law Lord Principles He Man Judging Fellows Neighbor Every Man Gods Will Doctrine Commandments Sections Fellow Man Covenant Recompense

Author:Mark E. Petersen

“We must remember to teach our children that even if others fail to be kind and considerate, we ought to be slow to condemn and very quick to forgive. We need not be tolerant of sin, but we must become tolerant and forgiving of the sinner.”

Ifs Needs Kind Children Remember Sin Teach Failing Judging Ought Our Children Forgiving Sinner Be Kind Considerate

Author:Theodore M. Burton

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