Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

i once saw a rather odd looking book. its cover was downright strange. it showed a headless horseman. when i was through with the book, i could honestly say i was surprised by its rich content. i would say that in this experience, i had literally judged a book by its cover.

we all know that we shouldn't judge simply based on first impressions. and people like Susan Boyle proves this even further. but even though we know this, why is it that many of us still do so?

one good example would be on homosexual rights. many had condemned homosexuals without rational reason. some even say it was a disease that had to be cured. but when a person is good friends with someone, and then realized they were homosexuals, they are shocked. is it really that strange to realize that they are only human?

when you see a rugged man walk down the street with his head hung low, is he really a beggar or a jobless man? when you see a brand that has a better label than the other, is it really healthier? when you see good examination results from a student, is he or she really hardworking?

there has been many books that i have read which do have dull beginnings but a splendid storyline. there are books that i would give a high rating despite its ending.

then of course there are people like Greg Pritchard who simply blow my mind:

by the end of the day, we realize that for every book we did not read, we lose a chance realizing its greatness that hides beyond its cover. don't judge a book by its cover.