--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Môshi has said, \"There is the third…" description: "\"“Môshi has said, \"There is the third finger. If a man's third or nameless finger be bent, so that he cannot straighten it, although his bent finger may..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/705/algernon-bertram-freeman-mitfo_long-journey_m-shi-has-said-there-is-the-third-finger_1461665.jpg" --- # Môshi has said, "There is the third finger. If a man's… ![“Môshi has said, "There is the third finger. If a man's third or nameless finger be bent, so that he cannot straighten it, although his bent finger may cause him no pain, still if he hears of some one who can cure it, he will think nothing of undertaking a long journey from Shin to So 94 to consult…” quote by Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/705/algernon-bertram-freeman-mitfo_long-journey_m-shi-has-said-there-is-the-third-finger_1461665.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/705/algernon-bertram-freeman-mitfo_long-journey_m-shi-has-said-there-is-the-third-finger_1461665.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/705/algernon-bertram-freeman-mitfo_long-journey_m-shi-has-said-there-is-the-third-finger_1461665.jpg) > ““Môshi has said, "There is the third finger. If a man's third or nameless finger be bent, so that he cannot straighten it, although his bent finger may cause him no pain, still if he hears of some one who can cure it, he will think nothing of undertaking a long journey from Shin to So 94 to consult him upon this deformed finger; for he knows it is to be hateful to have a finger unlike those of other men. But he cares not a jot if his heart be different to that of other men; and this is how men disregard the true order of things." Now”” [Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/algernon-bertram-freeman-mitford/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. People may obsess over superficial differences, yet true worth lies in inner character, not external conformity. **In simple terms:** Inner character matters more than outward appearance. Key Takeaway Value inner qualities over external traits. Themes conformity identity judgment human nature perception Mood thoughtful empathetic Type ethical reflective When to use this quote - social interactions - team dynamics - personal relationships - cultural integration Key Concepts social pressure self‑acceptance authenticity Questions to Reflect On - What superficial traits do you judge others by? - How can you cultivate deeper appreciation of inner qualities? 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