Bare skin Quote by Richelle Mead
““It’s important to keep up appearances with books,” I explained. “Image goes a long way in this business.” He dared a look over at me, still nervous but steadily recovering his composure. “I go more for content.” "Really?” I repositioned slightly so that we were touching again, the soft flannel of his shirt brushing my bare skin. “Because I could have sworn a moment ago you were pretty caught up in outside appearance.” His eyes shifted down again, but I could see a smile curving his lips. “Well. Some things are so striking, they can’t help but draw attention to themselves.” "And doesn’t that make you curious about what’s inside?” "Mostly it makes me want to get you some advanced copies.” Advanced copies? What did he—? "Seth? Seth, where—ah, there you are.” Paige turned down our aisle, Doug following behind. She brightened when she saw me, and I felt my stomach sink out of me and hit the floor with a thud as I put two and two together. No. No. It couldn’t be— "Ah, Georgina. I see you’ve already met Seth Mortensen.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Vampire Academy, 2007
People often judge books by their covers, but true value lies deeper than appearances.
In simple terms: Appearances matter but content is key.
Look beyond the surface.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- bookstores
- dating
- networking
- career advancement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance image and substance?
- When have you misjudged based on looks?
Superficial judgments can overlook deeper qualities.