Like-but oh, how different!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Something appears similar to another but holds a profound difference upon closer inspection.
- In plain terms
- It looks the same but is actually very different.
- What can you take from it?
- Surface similarities can hide deep differences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does something look alike but feel different?
- How do you spot hidden differences?
Another view
The quote is extremely brief and relies on prior context.
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