Quote by Lennart Meri

Looking in the mirror to check if my tie is straight is a waste of my time. I only look in the mirror once a day, and that's in the morning when I shave.

Looking in the mirror to check if my tie is straight is a wa

Summary

The quote implies that the act of constantly checking one's appearance, specifically the straightness of one's tie, throughout the day is unnecessary and unproductive. The speaker believes that since they only look in the mirror once in the morning for shaving, any other time spent on personal grooming is a waste of time. This perspective implies a minimalistic approach to maintaining and managing one's appearance, prioritizing efficiency by limiting mirror usage to essential tasks only.

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By Lennart Meri

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