Physician, heal thyself

Cultural  

1. A biblical proverb meaning that people should take care of their own defects and not just correct the faults of others. According to the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, Jesus said he expected to hear this proverb from the people of his hometown of Nazareth, because they would want him to work miracles there, as he had in other towns nearby. But he “did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.”

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Example Sentences

Physician, heal thyself — before accusing others of not being able to listen.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2020

But it is a long time since men learned the proverb, "Physician, heal thyself."

From Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith Being an Examination of the Evidences of Infidelity by Patterson, Robert

Without a good life doctrine turns into scandal; it is like a church bell, it calls others, but itself never goes in; hence the reproach: Physician, heal thyself.

From The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales by Camus, Jean Pierre

Have you ever heard of the text, "Physician heal thyself"?

From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)

"Physician, heal thyself," quoted Raymond Vandyck, watching the patient with some interest.

From The Diamond Coterie by Lynch, Lawrence L.