Like Dead Sea fruits, that tempt the eye, But turn to ashes on the lips.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some things look attractive but disappoint when you try to enjoy them.
- In plain terms
- Things that look good often fail when you actually use them.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not trust appearances alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What looked good but failed?
- How can you test value first?
Another view
Sometimes appearance does match reality.
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