Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
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Trust not too much to appearances.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Don't rely solely on how things seem on the surface.
This quote suggests that appearances can be misleading, and one should not take things at face value. It encourages deeper understanding and critical thinking to uncover the truth beneath the superficial layers of reality.
Themes
TrustAppearancesDeceptionWisdomTruth
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting where decisions need to be made, I might say, 'Remember, trust not too much to appearances when evaluating our project outcomes.'
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