George HerbertThe best mirror is an old friend.
About This Quote
Having a mirror is an essential part of everyday life. A mirror can provide an image of ourselves, our surroundings, or how we look at the world. However, the mirror is not just for us. It can be used by others to give them feedback on their looks.
This quote offers insight on how to become a better friend. The best way to be a more effective friend is by being honest about your own shortcomings and accept where you are lacking in. The best way to become more likable is by making yourself likable.
And the best way to make yourself more likable? Be honest about your strengths and accept where you are lacking in.
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More Quotes By George Herbert
- Who says that fictions only and false hair Become a verse? Is there in truth no beauty? Is all good structure in a winding stair?
- Sweet day, so cool, so calm, so bright, The bridal of the earth and sky; The dew shall weep thy fall tonight, For thou must die.
- Man is no star, but a quick coal Of mortal fire: Who blows it not, nor doth control A faint desire,
- I will complain, yet praise; I will bewail, approve: And all my sowre-sweet dayes I will lament, and love.
- Woe be to him that reads but one book.