No person who is well bred, kind and modest is ever offensively plain; all real deformity means want for manners or of heart.

Summary

This quote suggests that physical appearance is not the primary factor in determining someone's beauty or attractiveness. Instead, it argues that a person who is well-mannered, kind, and modest can never be considered negatively unattractive or "offensively plain." It implies that the true measure of beauty lies in one's inner qualities, such as their behavior and personality. According to the quote, true deformity lies in a lack of manners or a lack of kindness from the heart rather than in physical features.

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