Jackets Quote by Aleatha Romig
““Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets. —Baltasar Gracian””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Oráculo Manual y Arte de Prudencia, 1640
Judgments are based on appearances, not reality; superficial cues mislead.
In simple terms: We judge by looks, not substance.
Look deeper than surface appearances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- product reviews
- first impressions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you misjudged based on appearance?
- How can you train deeper observation?
Superficial judgments can be useful shortcuts.