The world at large does not judge us by who we are and what we know; it judges us by what we have.

Summary

This quote suggests that society tends to evaluate individuals based on their material possessions and external status rather than their personal qualities and knowledge. It implies that the world prioritizes superficial indicators of success such as wealth, tangible assets, and superficial appearances when making judgments about people. This view critiques the prevalence of materialism and highlights the potential for individuals to be wrongly assessed based solely on their possessions rather than their intrinsic worth.

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