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Without grace beauty is an unabated hook.

Without grace beauty is an unabated hook.

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This quote suggests that beauty, without the quality of grace, is simply superficial and lacking depth or substance. It compares beauty to a hook, emphasizing its potential to captivate and lure others, but implies that without grace, it cannot hold their attention for long. Grace, in this context, encompasses qualities such as elegance, charm, and inner goodness, which give beauty a sense of authenticity and lasting impact. It implies that true beauty lies not just in appearance, but also in the way one carries themselves and treats others.

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