Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Appearance gives people status and influence.
- In plain terms
- People in clothes matter more than naked people.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearance affects how you are treated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does clothes matter?
- Can substance overcome image?
Another view
It equates worth with physical appearance.
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