Quote by Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spoff

Beauty vanishes like a vapor, Preach the men of musty morals.

Beauty vanishes like a vapor, Preach the men of musty morals

Summary

This quote reflects the perspective of those who hold rigid and outdated beliefs and values. It suggests that people with narrow-minded or outdated morals dismiss the significance of beauty as something transient and fleeting. The use of the term "vapor" conveys the idea that beauty is ephemeral, disappearing quickly and lacking any lasting value. It implies a disregard for the aesthetic and ephemeral aspects of life, highlighting a preference for more stagnant and rigid principles.

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Men Beauty

By Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spoff

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