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45. Get the Whole Picture First


Before you judge a person's act, make sure you have the whole picture.

Does someone bathe in a very short time? Do not say he bathes badly, only that he bathes in a short time.

Does someone drink a great deal of wine? Do not say he drinks badly, only that he drinks a great deal.

If you do not fully understand the reason behind what he is doing, how can you know he is doing badly?

This way, you will not risk agreeing to any impressions except the ones you fully understand.

What this means. What looks like a bad act may have a reason you do not see. Hold your judgment until you do.


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Epictetus. What Is Yours, translated and adapted by Daimon Classics. Daimon Classics, 2026. CC-BY 4.0. https://daimonclassics.com/books/what-is-yours/read/45-get-the-whole-picture-first