Judgment & Assessment

used to imply that someone who lacks knowledge or experience in a particular area cannot make accurate judgments or opinions about it

As someone who has never experienced parenthood, he cannot understand what it's like to raise a child; blind men can judge no colors.

used to advise people to avoid being critical or judgmental of others, as they may be judged in the same manner themselves, encouraging compassion and understanding instead

Sarah tries to remember judge not, that ye be not judged when she hears gossip about others.

used to suggest that things or people are often not as bad as they seem or as they are portrayed

I can't believe that actress is as coldhearted as the gossip columns say she is.The devil is not so black as he is painted.

used to suggest that comparing people or things is often unproductive and can lead to negative feelings or judgments

"Comparisons are odious," said Jane, refusing to engage in a debate about which of her two friends was more successful.

used to imply that unfinished work should not be shown to inexperienced or uninformed individuals, as it may lead to negative perceptions or incorrect assumptions about the final outcome

The contractor instructed his crew to complete the construction project before inviting the clients for a walkthrough, as he didn't want them to see the unfinished work - after all, fools and bairns should never see half done work.

used to imply that individuals should be open-minded and consider different perspectives before making a judgment or decision

In a court of law, both the prosecution and the defense have the opportunity to present their case, as there are two sides to every question.

used to imply that people tend to believe that their problems, responsibilities, or burdens are more difficult than those of others, and may lack empathy towards others' struggles

Sarah insists that her job is the most difficult in the company, but she needs to remember that every horse thinks its own pack is heaviest.

used to suggest that the way people perceive someone or something during their initial encounter can have a strong and lasting impact on their opinion

John made sure to be on time for his first day at work since he knew that first impressions are the most lasting.

used to indicate that a single occurrence or piece of evidence is insufficient to establish a trend or draw a firm conclusion

She did well on her first test, but one swallow does not make a summer—she still needs to study for the rest of the exams.

used to imply that intense emotions, whether they be love or hatred, can cloud one's judgment and make one unable of seeing things objectively

The two countries were so consumed by their mutual hatred that they failed to see the benefits of working together, proving that hatred is as blind as love.

used to suggest that those who create or present their work to the public should be willing to listen to criticism and feedback and use it to improve the quality of their work

The writing instructor told the students that whoever writes a book should be ready to accept criticism, and encouraged them to revise their work based on feedback from others.

used to imply that a person's behavior reflects their character, emphasizing the ability to make judgments about a person based on their actions

A person's character can often be deduced from their actions.You show me the man, and I will show you the rule he lives by.

used to encourage empathy and understanding by emphasizing that an individual should not judge or criticize someone's situation or behavior without experiencing it themselves

After experiencing the difficulties of parenting, she realized that she had been too quick to judge other parents - do not judge a man until you have walked in his shoes.