Quote by Ovid

When disposition wins us, the features please.

When disposition wins us, the features please.

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone's overall personality or disposition is appealing, their physical features also become attractive to us. It implies that our perception of beauty is influenced by a person's character and inner qualities rather than just their external appearance. It highlights the importance of someone's disposition or nature in determining their attractiveness to others.

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By Ovid

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