Quote by Alanis Morissette

A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance.

A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not t

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who is genuinely good-natured may not always come across as polished or fashionable because they don't prioritize manipulating their appearance for social gain. Rather than focusing on superficial impressions, they value sincerity above superficiality and don't feel the need to constantly work on maintaining a facade. Their priorities lie in being true to themselves and their values, even if it means appearing less sophisticated or trendy to others.

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By Alanis Morissette

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