Quote by Roman Payne

Fortune's fool! How we humans lie upon beauty like lizards upon a sun-baked rock.

Fortune's fool! How we humans lie upon beauty like lizards u

Summary

This quote suggests that humans, like lizards sunbathing on a rock, are greatly enticed and captivated by beauty. It portrays the tendency of people to be easily drawn towards attractive appearances, perhaps to the point of being blinded to the potential deceit or dangers concealed beneath an alluring surface. It implies that humans often overlook the importance of qualities beyond superficial beauty and may end up being foolishly manipulated by fortune or appearances.

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