The further off from England the nearer is to France-_x000D_ _x000D_ Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
Lewis CarrollRead
Be what you would seem to be - or, if you'd like it put more simply - never imagine yourself not to be otherwise than what it might appear to others that what you were or might have been was not otherwise than what you had been would have appeared to them to be otherwise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Be true to yourself and maintain integrity in how you present yourself to others.
This quote by Lewis Carroll emphasizes the importance of authenticity and consistency in one’s self-presentation. It suggests that one should strive to be genuine and transparent, aligning their inner self with how they are perceived by others. The essence lies in not pretending to be something else, but rather being honest about who you are and acknowledging that perception shapes identity.
Themes
AuthenticityIdentityIntegrityPerceptionSelf-Presentation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal integrity.
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