Quote by George Chapman

Exceeding fair she was not; and yet fair In that she never studied to be fairer Than Nature made her; beauty cost her nothing, Her virtues were so rare.

Exceeding fair she was not; and yet fair In that she never s

Summary

This quote highlights that the individual being described may not have been conventionally beautiful, but what made her truly beautiful was her lack of effort to appear more attractive than she naturally was. She embraced her authenticity and did not invest in altering her physical appearance. Instead, her inner virtues and rare qualities made her exceptionally beautiful, suggesting that true beauty lies not solely in appearance but in one's character and demeanor.

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Nature Beauty Virtues

By George Chapman

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