Wisdom of the Day 50: Cuando apuntas con el dedo, recuerda que tres dedos te señalan a ti
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Back again with another Wisdom of the Day for y'all. So, for those who don't know, in this thread, we will discuss the proverb or expression, your understanding, and its translation. Some offer phrases that serve as synonyms, THAT'S GREAT! As well, pictures are always welcome!
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"Cuando apuntas con el dedo, recuerda que tres dedos te señalan a ti."
5 Answers
When you point with your finger, remember that three fingers point back to you. Be careful when you accuse someone ... you may be as guilty as the person you accuse. Or, as the Bible says, let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
Who smelt it dealt it.
La Burra of course translated it, so I will just try to add something that conveys the same meaning.
People that live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
El que tiene tejado de vidrio no tire piedras al de su vecino.
In Buddhism we'd say: When you are pointing out the faults of others you are just expressing a dislike for the faults within yourself.
Or another way to say it, from the Bible: before you try to get the speck out of your friend's eye, get the log out your own eye first.