Quote by Redd Foxx

Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone.

Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone.

Summary

This quote suggests that while beauty is only superficial and visible on the surface, ugliness runs deep within a person and can affect their personality and character. It implies that traits such as kindness, empathy, and inner beauty are more significant and enduring than mere physical appearance. The quote emphasizes the idea that negative qualities and unpleasant attitudes go beyond one's physical attributes, suggesting that true beauty originates from within a person.

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