Quote by Mary MacLane

I do not see any beauty in self-restraint.

I do not see any beauty in self-restraint.

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker does not find any allure or appeal in exercising self-restraint. They do not see it as a quality worth admiring or as something that adds to the beauty of a person. Essentially, the speaker may believe that indulgence and unrestrained action hold more value than self-control in their perception of beauty.

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