For though my ryme be ragged, Tattered and jagged, Rudely rayne beaten, Rusty and moughte eaten, It hath in it some pyth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite the rough style of the writing, it contains valuable truth or meaning.
- In plain terms
- Bad packaging can hide good content.
- What can you take from it?
- Look past flaws to find value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge a book by its cover?
- Is style important?
Another view
Poor presentation often leads to good ideas being ignored.
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