Quote by Jane Austen

To look almost pretty is an acquisition of higher delight to a girl who has been looking plain for the first fifteen years of her life than a beauty from her cradle can ever receive.

To look almost pretty is an acquisition of higher delight to

Summary

This quote suggests that the joy of transforming from being plain to becoming almost pretty is far greater for a girl who has lacked beauty for the majority of her life, compared to someone who has had inherent beauty from birth. It emphasizes the significance of personal growth, self-improvement, and the appreciation of progress and change. The quote implies that the experience and journey of becoming beautiful has a profound impact on one's happiness and perception of oneself.

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