Quote by Jane Austen

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

To look pretty is an acquisition of higher delight to a girl

Summary

This quote suggests that for a girl who has felt plain or unattractive for a significant portion of her life, the experience of suddenly appearing pretty brings a greater sense of joy and fulfillment compared to someone who has been considered naturally beautiful from the beginning. It implies that the transformation from feeling overlooked to being noticed and admired is a more profound and satisfying experience than simply relying on innate physical beauty.

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