د بل په سترګه کې خس ویني، په خپله کې لرګی نه ویني
Da bal pa starga ke khas wini, pa khpala ke largay na wini
Literal translation
He sees a straw in another’s eye, but not the stick in his own.
Contextual meaning
What it means
People can be quick to notice small faults in others while remaining blind to their own larger failings.
When people use it
In everyday life
Used when someone criticizes another person for behavior they display even more strongly themselves.
Editorial record
Source and status
- Source
- Traditional Pashto saying; printed source not yet documented.