Quote by Elbert Hubbard

Dignity is a mask we wear to hide our ignorance.

Dignity is a mask we wear to hide our ignorance.

Summary

This quote suggests that dignity is a false faÃ§ade we use to conceal our lack of knowledge. It implies that when we wear dignity, we may be pretending to be knowledgeable or wise in order to protect ourselves from being exposed as ignorant. It questions the authenticity and genuineness of our dignity, insinuating that it may just be a form of pretense.

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