Proverb Essay

             DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
             Have you ever heard the saying, "Don't judge a book a by its cover." I have, and it is a true saying. Is it really good to judge a book by its cover? No, you should never judge the value of a person or thing simply by its appearance. The first reason why you shouldn't judge is because you never know what that person can do or become. It's never good to prejudge someone or something before you find out facts about them. Another reason why it is not good is because prejudging can stir up confusion. The last reason why it's never good to prejudge, is because you wouldn't want people to underestimate you so you shouldn 't attempt to do it to anyone else.
             You never know what a person can do or become. A lot of people prejudge individuals before they are born because they look at their parents. It's really not a decent thing to do. Some newborns grow up to be very successful children and they end up accomplishing a lot of things. Prejudging a child can lead to discouragement and it tends to cause despair. Some people can grow up in the worst neighborhoods and find themselves being doctors, judges, or even mayors. You never know the outcome of a person until you see the outcome.
             Prejudging can stir up a lot of confusion. Some individuals judge others on the color of their skin. In the past, blacks were underestimated for simply being black. If prejudice was never discovered, some blacks will still be alive today. Some police officers prejudge certain guys because of their attire. They think if they see a male individual dressed with baggy jeans, or sagging pants, with caps on, they're up to something. What ever happen to the pursuit of happiness? It's really a stereotype. If that is the way they choose to appear, then it shouldn't be of importance.
             Personally, I wouldn't want anyone to underestimate or misjudge me. It will ...

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