Quote by FitzGreene Halleck

I cannot spare the luxury of believing that all things beautiful are what they seem.

I cannot spare the luxury of believing that all things beaut

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This quote suggests that the speaker is unable to remain naÃ¯ve or gullible when it comes to perceiving beauty. They understand the potential for deception and are cautious about accepting things at face value. The speaker acknowledges the importance of questioning the authenticity of beauty and being critical in their evaluation of what appears pleasing or attractive. They prioritize skepticism over blind admiration and are aware that not everything beautiful may actually possess true beauty.

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