A man with a beard was always a little suspect anyway. You couldn't say you wore a beard because you liked a beard. People didn't like you for telling the truth. You had to say you had a scar so you couldn't shave.

Summary

This quote highlights the societal bias and judgement often associated with men who choose to grow a beard. It suggests that the decision to have facial hair may be perceived as unconventional or suspicious, and that people tend to question the motives behind it. The quote implies that society expects individuals to conform to certain norms and expects them to provide plausible reasons for stepping outside those norms. It suggests that people often prefer hearing fabricated justifications rather than accepting the truth, reinforcing the idea of conforming to societal expectations.

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