Quote by Daniel Webster

The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it.

The world is governed more by appearance than realities so t

Summary

In this quote, the author suggests that in the world we live in, appearances carry more weight than actual truths or realities. It emphasizes the idea that it is just as important, if not more so, to give the impression of knowledge or understanding, rather than possessing genuine knowledge itself. In a society driven by perception and image, one's ability to convincingly appear knowledgeable can often hold greater value and influence than the actual possession of knowledge.

By Daniel Webster

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