Judge not, lest ye be judged

Meaning: We should refrain from judging others because we ourselves are imperfect.

Origin: Biblical proverb from Matthew 7:1, one of the most universally quoted moral teachings.

Translations

French: Ne juge pas, afin de ne pas être jugé (literally: Do not judge, so as not to be judged)
Spanish: No juzgues, para que no seas juzgado (literally: Do not judge, so that you are not judged)
Japanese: 裁くな、裁かれないために (Sabaku na, sabakarenai tame ni) (literally: Do not judge, so that you will not be judged)

If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your own path — Helping others ultimately benefits yourself as well.
There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience — Peace of mind and restful sleep come only from living and acting honorably.
The more laws, the less justice — Excessive rules and regulations can undermine rather than promote fairness.
Know thyself — Self-knowledge and self-awareness are the foundation of all wisdom and right living.
Waste not, want not — Using things carefully and avoiding waste prevents future need and scarcity.
Let the punishment fit the crime — Penalties should be proportional and appropriate to the offense committed.

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