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“A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance.” quote by Alanis Morissette
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“A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance.”

Alanis Morissette

About This Quote

Source Song lyric: “Hand in My Pocket”, 1995

A man appears modest because he avoids superficial chances to look stylish, valuing truth over appearance.

In simple terms: Modesty over vanity.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize authenticity.

Themes

modesty truth appearance integrity

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • career networking
  • public speaking
  • media appearances

Key Concepts

authenticity social perception self‑presentation

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you chosen truth over image?
  • Is modesty always perceived positively?
A Different Perspective

Authenticity can be socially costly.

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