Quote by Kahlil Gibran

Your clothes conceal much of your beauty, yet they hide not the unbeautiful.

Your clothes conceal much of your beauty, yet they hide not

Summary

This quote suggests that clothing can sometimes mask a person's true beauty or attractiveness, but cannot conceal any flaws or unappealing qualities they may have. It implies that true beauty comes from within a person, and that no matter how well-dressed or fashionable someone may appear, their inner qualities will eventually shine through. In essence, the quote emphasizes that true beauty goes beyond external appearances and lies in one's character and essence.

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By Kahlil Gibran

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