La plupart des gens ne jugent des hommes que par la vogue qu'ils ont, ou par leur fortune.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People judge others based on popularity or wealth rather than character.
- In plain terms
- Most people decide who to respect based on fame or money.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignore surface status when evaluating a person's true worth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you judge books by their covers?
- What makes someone important to you?
Another view
Status often correlates with influence and utility.
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