All tip and no iceberg.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject is criticized for appearing substantial while having little real depth.
- In plain terms
- It looks big but has no real substance.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearances can hide a lack of real value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you test substance in ideas?
- When do appearances deceive us?
Another view
It assumes all small visible parts lack underlying value.
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