'Wir durfen eine gute Sache nicht am falschen Schein ruinieren.' ('We must not ruin a good thing with a bad appearance')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good causes can be damaged by poor presentation or aesthetics.
- In plain terms
- Do not let bad looks ruin a good cause.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure your presentation matches the quality of your work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does appearance matter as much as substance?
- How do you present your best work?
Another view
Substance should ideally matter more than appearance.
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