Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster, and many more people see than weigh.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Skills and style attract more attention than deep knowledge.
- In plain terms
- People notice style more than substance.
- What can you take from it?
- Presentation matters as much as content.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do people notice first?
- Is style more important than depth?
Another view
Substance should not be ignored just for style.
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