Every one says: My right is good.
Every one says: My right is good.
Meaning in plain English
People commonly believe their own claim is justified. Confidence on both sides of a dispute is a reason to examine evidence, not a way to decide who is right.
Example
Two neighbours each insist that a boundary belongs to them. They consult the relevant records rather than deciding by who repeats the claim most confidently.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The proverb observes how naturally a person argues from their own position. Each party may present a claim as obvious while overlooking facts that weaken it. A fair assessment needs more than competing declarations of certainty. Describe the disputed issue, compare the supporting information and give each side an opportunity to respond. Recognising this tendency can also prompt examination of one’s own assumptions. It does not imply that every dispute has equally strong arguments or that evidence is impossible to assess.
When to use it
Use it to move a dispute from assertion towards evidence.
Keep in mind
Some claims are better supported than others. Hearing both sides need not mean giving them equal evidential weight.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
- Source
- A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs (1857)
Printed page 12; French section, paragraph 234; source wording: Chacun dit: J’ai bon droit.
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