Quote by Cecil Woodham Smith

The melancholy truth was that his glorious golden head had nothing in it

The melancholy truth was that his glorious golden head had n

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This quote suggests that despite one's outward appearance of splendor and beauty, they lack any substantial or meaningful substance internally. It implies that the individual may be lacking intelligence, depth, or knowledge, giving prominence to the notion that external attractiveness or materialistic qualities do not equate to inner virtues or intellectual qualities.

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