Francis Quarles: Before thou reprehend another, take heed thou art not culpable in what thou…

Before thou reprehend another, take heed thou art not culpable in what thou goest about to reprehend. He that cleanses a blot with blotted fingers makes a greater blur.

In today’s wordsBefore you criticize someone, make sure you aren't guilty of the very thing you're about to criticize. Cleaning a stain with stained fingers only makes a bigger smear.