A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the value of a woman's wit in enhancing her beauty and influence.
George Meredith's quote suggests that a woman's intelligence and humor significantly elevate her worth, as a witty woman is not only valued for her intelligence but also possesses a charm that enhances her beauty. The interplay of wit and beauty creates a powerful presence that can captivate and influence others, highlighting the importance of both intellect and allure in a woman.
In practice
This quote can be used when discussing the qualities that make a person attractive.
Not till the fire is dying in the grate, Look we for any kinship with the stars. Oh, wisdom never comes when it is gold, And the great price we paid for it full worth: We have it only when we are half earth. Little avails that coinage to the old!
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Memoirs are the backstairs of history.
Hatred ever kills, love never dies. Such is the vast difference between the two. What is obtained by love is retained for all time. What is obtained by hatred proves a burden in reality for it increases hatred." - by Mohandas K. Gandhi -
Eroticism is one of the basic means of self-knowledge, as indispensable as poetry.
For surely as each November has its April, mysteries only are significant; and one mystery-of-mysteries creates them all: nothing false and possible is love (who's imagined,therefore limitless) love's to giving as to keeping's give; as yes is to if,love is to yes
Beli at thirteen believed in love like a seventy-year-old widow who's been abandoned by family, husband, children and fortune believes in God.
It is staggering that God should love sinners, yet it is true.
He had been content with daily labour and rough animal enjoyments, 'till Catherine crossed his path. Shame at her scorn, and hope of her approval, were his first prompts to higher pursuits; and, instead of guarding him from one and winning him to the other, his endeavors to raise himself had produced just the contrary result.
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