If most of us are ashamed of shabby clothes and shoddy furniture, let us be more ashamed of shabby ideas and shoddy philosophies.

Summary

This quote suggests that while people often feel embarrassment or shame over things like worn-out clothes or cheap furniture, they should be even more ashamed of embracing shallow and flawed ideologies or beliefs. It challenges individuals to prioritize the quality of their ideas and philosophies, placing importance on intellectual integrity and substance rather than merely focusing on superficial appearances. The quote urges people to avoid the trap of having shabby thinking and to strive for meaningful and refined thoughts instead.