Quote by Mark Hopkins

The strength that we want is not a brute, unregulated strength; the beauty that we want is no mere surface beauty; but we want a beauty on the surface of life that is from the central force of principle within, as the beauty on the cheek of health is from the central force at the heart.


The strength that we want is not a brute, unregulated streng

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that true strength and beauty are not solely physical qualities, but rather originate from a deeper source within an individual. It suggests that a strong person is not defined solely by brute force, but by possessing inner strength guided by principles and values. Similarly, genuine beauty is not about external appearances alone, but is a reflection of an individual's inner goodness and virtuous nature. The comparison to the beauty of a healthy cheek being a result of the central force at the heart implies that true beauty is derived from the core of a person's character.

By Mark Hopkins
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