When you meet someone like Hunter Thompson and watch him, get to know him - people say whatever they want to say about Hunter and his books - he's pure, he's absolutely pure. There's really not an ugly bone in the guy's body. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes Hunter Thompson as a pure person with no ugly traits, despite public criticism.
- In plain terms
- Hunter Thompson is pure inside despite what people say.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge people by character rather than public perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge character?
- Who do you defend publicly?
Another view
Public perception often holds insights that private views miss.
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