Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

People's personalities, like buildings, have various facades, some pleasant to view, some not.

People's personalities, like buildings, have various facades

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that people, like buildings, often present different sides of themselves to the world. Just as buildings can have attractive or unattractive exteriors, individuals can also display pleasant or unpleasant facades. It suggests that people have different layers to their personalities, and not all of them may be appealing or genuine. The quote serves as a reminder that one should be cautious in making judgments based solely on someone's initial impression or outward appearance, as there might be more to them beneath the surface.

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Personality

By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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