Die schlichte Wahrheit scheint zu sein, "dass er vis-à-vis de rien steht, es aber nicht realisiert".
This is used in reference to an individual who self-describes as professionally successful, but does not appear to be so to their audience.
What do you think "vis à vis de rien steht" translates to?
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The quote is taken from Hannah Arendt by Alois Prinz, Ch.17, p.236.