Quote by Helen Rowland

Call the bald man, Boy; make the sage thy toy; greet the youth with solemn face; praise the fat man for his grace.

Call the bald man, Boy; make the sage thy toy; greet the you

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This quote suggests that people tend to make assumptions and judgments based on outward appearances. It conveys the idea of societal biases and how people are often quick to label and categorize others without truly understanding them. It implies that we should not be deceived by appearances and superficial characteristics, instead encouraging us to look beyond them and treat people with fairness and empathy.

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