Looked Like Quote by Raymond Chandler
““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.””
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.
Don’t judge solely by first impression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- first meetings
- online dating
- interviews
- visual design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance affect your judgment?
- What assumptions do you make too quickly?
Looks may be misleading without context.