Quote by Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon, 182

Ladies of Fashion starve their happiness to feed their vanity, and their love to feed their pride.

Ladies of Fashion starve their happiness to feed their vanit

Summary

This quote highlights the detrimental pursuit of external validation and materialistic desires among fashionable women. It suggests that in their relentless pursuit of beauty and social status, these women sacrifice their true happiness and genuine love. They prioritize maintaining their image and satisfying their vanity instead of nurturing authentic connections and prioritizing their own emotional well-being. Ultimately, the quote serves as a critique of the shallow and self-destructive nature of conforming to societal beauty standards at the expense of one's own joy and meaningful relationships.

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By Charles Caleb Colton, Lacon, 182

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