Quote by John Oates

If you look over the years, the styles have changed - the clothes, the hair, the production, the approach to the songs. The icing to the cake has changed flavors. But if you really look at the cake itself, it's really the same.

If you look over the years, the styles have changed - the cl

Summary

This quote suggests that while trends and fashions may constantly evolve and change, the core essence of something remains consistent. It highlights how the superficial aspects surrounding a phenomenon may vary, but the fundamental essence or substance remains unchanged. It's comparing the cake itself, its main ingredient and composition, to the enduring essence of a phenomenon or creative artistry, implying that the surface-level changes are merely superficial enhancements.

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By John Oates

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