Quote by George Darley

Give me, instead of beauty's bust, A tender heart, a loyal mind, Which with temptation I could trust, Yet never linked with error find.

Give me, instead of beauty's bust, A tender heart, a loyal m

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's desire for depth and substance in a person, rather than surface-level beauty. They value qualities such as a tender heart and a loyal mind, which they consider more significant. The speaker also yearns for someone whom they can trust in the face of temptation, yet someone who remains steadfast and untouched by wrongdoing. Overall, the quote highlights the importance of inner virtues and integrity rather than outward appearance.

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Beauty Trust Mind

By George Darley

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