To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.
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When women cease to be handsome, they study to be good.
Interpretation
What this quote means
As physical beauty fades, women often focus on cultivating inner virtues and goodness.
This quote highlights the idea that as women age and their physical beauty diminishes, they turn their attention to developing their character and moral qualities. It suggests that true value lies not in external appearance but in the goodness and integrity of a person, implying a shift from superficial standards to a deeper understanding of worth.
Themes
BeautyInner GoodnessAgingCharacterVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
A woman's speech at a charity event emphasizing the importance of kindness over physical beauty.
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I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
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