Quote by Aristotle

Strange that the vanity which accompanies beauty - excusable, perhaps, when there is such great beauty, or at any rate understandable -should persist after the beauty was gone.

Strange that the vanity which accompanies beauty - excusable

Summary

This quote highlights the puzzling nature of vanity that lingers even after beauty fades away. It questions the logic behind the continuation of self-importance once physical attractiveness diminishes. While vanity may be somewhat justifiable or comprehensible when there is exceptional beauty to uphold it, it becomes strange when it persists beyond that point. This observation questions the nature of vanity itself, suggesting that there may be deeper motivations or insecurities driving it, independent of one's physical appearance.

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By Aristotle

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