This ancient Indonesian proverb, 'An elephant at the edge of one’s own eye goes unnoticed, while an ant across the ocean is clearly seen,' captures the essence of our inclination to criticize minor issues in others while overlooking our own significant shortcomings. With deep roots in oral tradition, it aligns with contemporary psychology regarding cognitive bias.
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