Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clothing determines social influence; those without clothes have little power.
- In plain terms
- What you wear affects your influence.
- What can you take from it?
- Dress appropriately to be heard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does appearance affect credibility?
- Can one be influential while naked?
Another view
Influence can also come from ideas, not just dress.
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