Quotation by

Christopher Lasch

Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People are more likely to be attracted to or believe in someone who looks successful, even if that success isn’t real. This means that showing signs of achievement can create opportunities and advantages, regardless of actual accomplishments.

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