be what you would seem to be

Definice a Význam "be what you would seem to be"

be what you would seem to be

used to suggest that a person should act in a way that is consistent with the image they want to project to others, emphasizing the importance of being authentic in one's behavior

Proverb

Example

He always presented himself as honest and trustworthy, and because he believed in the saying ' be what you would seem to be,' he never lied or acted in a deceitful manner.