'Humans without shadow are unpresentable.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People need depth and complexity to be engaging or relatable to others.
- In plain terms
- A person needs hidden depths or flaws to be interesting.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace your flaws to be more relatable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes someone interesting to you?
- Do you prefer perfect or flawed people?
Another view
Some might argue simplicity is also a valid form of presentation.
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