Beauty isn't worth thinking about; what's important is your mind. You don't want a fifty-dollar haircut on a fifty-cent head.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Intellectual and mental substance matters more than physical appearance or vanity.
- In plain terms
- Your mind is more important than how you look.
- What can you take from it?
- Value intellect over appearance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your true value?
- How much do you value looks?
Another view
Appearance often influences first impressions regardless of intent.
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