Style is the dress of thoughts.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Style reflects and enhances the quality of one's thinking.
- In plain terms
- How you present yourself shows how you think.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to presentation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your style match your ideas?
Another view
Style without substance is hollow.
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