Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
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Even virtue is fairer when it appears in a beautiful person.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Virtue is perceived as more attractive when associated with physical beauty.
This quote by Virgil suggests that the qualities of goodness and virtue are enhanced by the outer beauty of a person. It implies that people are often more drawn to virtuous individuals when they also possess physical attractiveness, highlighting the intertwined relationship between appearance and moral character in societal perception.
Themes
VirtueBeautyAttractivenessPerceptionCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion on how society perceives moral qualities based on physical appearance.
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