Quote by Baldassare Castiglione

Outward beauty is a true sign of inner goodness. This loveliness, indeed, is impressed upon the body in varying degrees as a token by which the soul can be recognized for what it is, just as with trees the beauty of the blossom testifies to the goodness of the fruit.

Outward beauty is a true sign of inner goodness. This loveli

Summary

This quote suggests that an individual's outward beauty is a reflection of their inner morality. It implies that one's physical appearance can serve as an indicator of their true character, similar to how the beauty of a flower represents the quality of the fruit it will bear. In essence, the quote implies that there is a correlation between inner goodness and outer beauty, asserting that external beauty can be a genuine representation of one's virtuous soul.

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Beauty

By Baldassare Castiglione

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