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Dressing up is inevitably a substitute for good ideas. It is no coincidence that technically inept business types are kn
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"Dressing up is inevitably a substitute for good ideas. It is no coincidence that technically inept business types are known as 'suits'"

- Paul Graham

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This quote by Paul Graham recommends that people who do not have excellent ideas frequently attempt to offset it by dressing up. He suggests that those who are technically inefficient in company are often referred to as 'fits', which is a reference to their clothing. This quote indicates that individuals who lack excellent concepts frequently attempt to make up for it by dressing up in a way that makes them look more professional. It suggests that people who are bad at organization often depend on their appearance to make up for their absence of understanding. This quote indicates that dressing up is not a substitute for good ideas, which those who do not have good ideas should focus on developing them instead of counting on their appearance.

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