If we don't want to define ourselves by things as superficial as our appearances, we're stuck with the revolting alternative of being judged by our actions, by what we do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Avoiding superficial judgment based on appearance forces reliance on judgment based on actions.
- In plain terms
- If looks don't define you, your deeds will.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions carry more weight than appearances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your character to others?
- How do you want to be judged?
Another view
Actions can be misinterpreted or take time to show.
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