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“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” quote by Raymond Chandler
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““From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.””

Raymond Chandler

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Big Sleep, 1939

Appearance can be deceptive; distance changes perception of elegance and authenticity.

In simple terms: Looks change with distance.

Key Takeaway

Don’t judge solely by first impression.

Themes

perception appearance authenticity

Mood

reflective skeptical

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • first meetings
  • online dating
  • interviews
  • visual design

Key Concepts

social perception visual illusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does distance affect your judgment?
  • What assumptions do you make too quickly?
A Different Perspective

Looks may be misleading without context.

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