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Wisdom of the Day 50: Cuando apuntas con el dedo, recuerda que tres dedos te señalan a ti

Wisdom of the Day 50: Cuando apuntas con el dedo, recuerda que tres dedos te señalan a ti

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Buenos Días familia,

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. cool smile Some offer phrases that serve as synonyms, THAT'S GREAT! As well, pictures are always welcome! surprised Your participation is what makes this fun and keeps the learning locomotive running. grin

"Cuando apuntas con el dedo, recuerda que tres dedos te señalan a ti."

If you are brave, don't google for it, just try to guess or to find out using the dictionary what it might mean. We have many great resources to use with this that will really help you accelerate your learning. wink Let's see how you do, and no natives!!! (por favor) raspberry

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updated Apr 15, 2011
edited by DJ_Huero
posted by DJ_Huero

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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.

updated Apr 15, 2011
posted by LaBurra
Great answer =) - DJ_Huero, Apr 14, 2011
Yeah, I also wanted to quote the Bible and the stone. - bomberapolaca, Apr 14, 2011
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Who smelt it dealt it.

updated Apr 14, 2011
posted by lorenzo9
omg lorenzo, spot on, so to say. - amykay, Apr 14, 2011
I love it! :) - cogumela, Apr 14, 2011
jaja... malito. pero, good one. ;-) - DJ_Huero, Apr 14, 2011
Wow, I didn't know that expression before! Good one :D - bomberapolaca, Apr 14, 2011
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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.

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updated Apr 14, 2011
edited by dc-alien-z
posted by dc-alien-z
Very good calienz - DJ_Huero, Apr 14, 2011
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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.

updated Apr 14, 2011
posted by --Mariana--
Interesting =) - DJ_Huero, Apr 14, 2011
Good one! - Gillygaloo, Apr 14, 2011
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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.

updated Apr 14, 2011
posted by amykay
Wow, great answers today. =) - DJ_Huero, Apr 14, 2011