Great men are seldom over-scrupulous in the arrangement of their attire.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People of great achievement often do not care much about how their clothes are arranged.
- In plain terms
- Important men do not worry much about their clothes.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not let appearance distract from substance or great deeds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does appearance matter for greatness?
- What should we value in leaders?
Another view
Professional settings often require attention to attire regardless of achievement.
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