'Don't you like this hat?' 'No, sir.' 'Well, I do,' I replied rather cleverly, and went out with it tilted just that merest shade over the left eye which makes all the difference.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confidence can make a fashion choice look better regardless of its actual quality.
- In plain terms
- He liked the hat and wore it confidently.
- What can you take from it?
- Attitude shapes perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does confidence improve style?
- How do you sell an idea?
Another view
Confidence does not always fix bad choices.
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