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“Aunt Fanny tells me you made great friends with Mr. Mottram. I'm sure he can't be very nice.' 'I don't think he is,' said Julia. 'I don't know that I like nice people” quote by Evelyn Waugh
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““Aunt Fanny tells me you made great friends with Mr. Mottram. I'm sure he can't be very nice.' 'I don't think he is,' said Julia. 'I don't know that I like nice people””

Evelyn Waugh

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Judgment of others based on superficial traits can be misleading; true character is deeper than appearances.

In simple terms: Don’t judge by looks alone.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond surface impressions.

Themes

social perception judgment character prejudice

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • first impressions
  • dating
  • workplace interactions
  • friendship formation

Key Concepts

psychology social cognition ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess character?
  • What biases affect your judgments?
A Different Perspective

People often rely on quick judgments despite evidence to the contrary.

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