I never yet touched a fig leaf that didn't turn into a price tag.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Attempting to hide behind modesty or innocence often reveals an underlying cost or transaction.
- In plain terms
- Modesty usually hides a hidden cost.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of superficial modesty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What cost hides behind your modesty?
Another view
Not every modest act has a hidden price.
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