Quote by Langston Hughes

No woman can be handsome by the force of features alone, any more that she can be witty by only the help of speech.

No woman can be handsome by the force of features alone, any

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This quote suggests that a woman's beauty or attractiveness cannot be solely determined by her physical features, just as her wit or intelligence cannot be solely determined by her ability to speak eloquently. It implies that true physical beauty and wit require a combination of both inner qualities and outer attributes, highlighting the importance of substance and depth over superficiality.

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