Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait.

Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait.

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty alone is not enough to capture someone's attention or interest. It implies that without grace or substance, beauty becomes superficial and lacks the power to truly attract others. In essence, it compares beauty to a hook without bait, symbolizing that without additional depth or meaning, beauty loses its ability to engage, captivate, and create a meaningful connection.

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Beauty

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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