Quotation by

Benjamin Franklin

Observe all men, thyself most.

Men

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Pay close attention to the behavior and actions of everyone around you, but pay even closer attention to your own. This means you should be more aware of your own faults and habits than those of others.

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