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What does it mean?
Most people care more about appearance than about having real integrity.
In plain terms
People prefer showy displays over honest values.
What can you take from it?
Focus on substance not just appearances.

Where it applies

  • social media
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • value integrity over image

Questions to consider

  • Do you value image or integrity?
  • Does society prefer show?

Another view

It generalizes the majority too harshly.

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