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.
Then Aragorn stooped and looked in her face, and it was indeed white as a lily, cold as frost, and hard as graven stone. But he bent and kissed her on the brow, and called her softly, saying: 'Éowyn Éomund's daughter, awake! For your enemy has passed away!' - Aragorn & Éowyn
But time, as well as healing all wounds, taught me something strange too: that it's possible to love more than one person in a lifetime. I remarried. I'm very happy with my new wife, and I can't imagine living without her. This, however, doesn't mean that I have to renounce all my past experiences, as long as I'm careful not to compare my two lives. You can't measure love the way you can the length of a road or the height of a building.
I lay down across her with my face in her breasts and my hand on her. We lay there without moving. But under us all moved, and moved us, gently, up and down, and from side to side.
Lukewarm people love others but do not seek to love others as much as they love themselves.
People are weird. When we find someone with weirdness that is compatible with ours, we team up and call it love.
Everything comes from love, all is ordained for the salvation of man, God does nothing without this goal in mind.
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