But I'm just being mean. Naturally, I do see myself as having certain strengths, even if I know that one can't really speak of oneself in this sense, and that my vices perhaps outnumber by virtues. I like to think I'm rather non-judgemental. I don't care what other people do or believe, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. I see this in myself because I seem to be surrounded by judgemental people who make all sorts of comments about other people smoking and drinking, or having a bad hair cut, or whatever. I mean, who cares? It's no concern of theirs!But when all is told, a man never speaks of himself without losing something. What he says in his disfavour is always believed, but when he commends himself, he arouses mistrust.
- Michel du Montaigne, Essays.