Titles are marks of honest men, and wise; The fool or knave that wears a title lies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Titles should reflect character, but fools use them to deceive.
- In plain terms
- Titles mean nothing if the person is not wise.
- What can you take from it?
- Character matters more than titles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does a title prove worth?
- How do you judge people?
Another view
It ignores that titles can enable good work.
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