Quote by William Shakespeare

O, what a world of vile ill-favored faults, looks handsome in three hundred pounds a year!

O, what a world of vile ill-favored faults, looks handsome i

Summary

This quote suggests that money can mask or compensate for a multitude of flaws or shortcomings, making them appear less significant or noticeable. The speaker expresses their disapproval of how someone with a modest income of three hundred pounds per year can still be perceived as attractive or appealing, despite having many unattractive traits. The quote implies a criticism of society's tendency to consider material wealth as a determining factor in someone's value and attractiveness, overshadowing their deeper flaws and true character.

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