Forsake All Blame

A man can fail many times,
but he isn't a failure until
he begins to blame somebody else.
- John Burroughs

When you blame others, you give up your power to change.
- Robert Anthony

No one "does it to you."
You do it to yourself through other people.
- Anonymous

Those who are dedicated to a life of wisdom
understand that the impulse to blame
something or someone is foolishness,
that there is nothing to be gained in blaming,
whether it be others or oneself.
- Epictetus

Take your life in your own hands, and what happens?
A terrible thing: no one to blame.
- Erica Jong

It is an act of great Courage to forsake all Blame.
Take responsibility for your whole life -
regardless of circumstances.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Further reading: Fault

Judge Not

Criticism and Complaint

 Why I Choose to Believe that Others are Never the Cause of My Unhappiness