Quote by Mary Balogh

Why did people assume that the beautiful among them needed nothing but their beauty to bring them happiness? That behind the beauty there was nothing but an empty shell, insensitive shell?

Why did people assume that the beautiful among them needed n

Summary

This quote questions the prevalent assumption that beautiful individuals do not require anything more than their physical attractiveness to find happiness. It challenges the notion that beneath their beauty lies an empty, unfeeling core. The quote highlights the tendency to overlook the depth and complexity of beautiful people, reducing them solely to their external appearance. It encourages us to reconsider our assumptions and recognize that beauty does not determine a person's emotional or intellectual depth.

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