Quote by Oscar Wilde

It is better to be beautiful than to be good. But... it is better to be good than to be ugly.

It is better to be beautiful than to be good. But... it is b

Summary

This quote suggests that being good and having moral virtue is more important than physical beauty, even though beauty holds some value. It emphasizes that it is better to be morally upright and admirable than to lack goodness and possess superficial beauty. However, it also implies that being physically attractive is preferable to being morally corrupt or unpleasant-looking. Ultimately, the quote implies that goodness should be prioritized, but acknowledges the role of beauty in society.

By Oscar Wilde

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