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Not everything is what it first appears.

These quotes weigh the risk of accepting things exactly as presented, whether in the news, on social media, or in daily conversation. The Being collection offers more on how people present themselves versus who they really are.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

Calmly
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Nov 07, 2020

Whatever you want, you have the power to attain it. The man or woman who calmly and matter-of-factly accepts this pronouncement at face value will soon find himself working magical accomplishments far beyond that which he previously dreamed possible.

Quotes by Vernon Howard

Man
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Nov 07, 2020

Sometimes I think that Rush Limbaugh is the dumbest man in America. This happens whenever I take him at face value and forget that he is basically an entertainer with contempt for his audience. He will tell them anything.

Quotes by Richard Cohen

People
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Nov 07, 2020

People take things at face value on social media. Earnestness is the assumption.

Quotes by Mindy Kaling

Face
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Nov 07, 2020

I don't take anything that I read in the newspaper at face value on either side - from anybody.

Quotes by Josh Hawley

Face
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Nov 07, 2020

I've learned that I need to spell out, even in cases seemingly so blatant, that in fact I am not taking this at face value and am being 'sarcastic.'

Quotes by James Fallows

American People
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Nov 07, 2020

The press never accepts at face value that the President is taking a certain action because he wants to create jobs or because he believes that it is in the best interests of the American people or that he is genuinely committed to making life better for people.

Quotes by Dee Dee Myers

Me
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Nov 07, 2020

If the response you finally receive from me is 'thanks but no thanks', then please accept at face value that I would really not be the right investor for you. You've got to trust me on this, and in this case take 'no' for an answer.

Quotes by David S. Rose

One line admits that even obvious sarcasm sometimes needs a disclaimer, while another questions whether the newspaper deserves unquestioning trust. Read more in Anything quotes or Accepts quotes for related angles on belief and doubt.

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