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What does it mean?
Inner character and expression matter more than makeup or cosmetic enhancements.
In plain terms
Who a person is matters more than how they look.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize inner substance over superficial appearance.

Where it applies

  • beauty standards
  • self-presentation
  • interpersonal judgment

Putting it to work

  • reducing vanity
  • focusing on expression

Questions to consider

  • What matters more: inside or outside?
  • How do you judge others?

Another view

Appearance often influences first impressions significantly.

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