Quote by William Congreve

There is in true beauty, as in courage, something which narrow souls cannot dare to admire.

There is in true beauty, as in courage, something which narr

Summary

This quote suggests that true beauty, just like courage, possesses a quality that certain small-minded individuals are too fearful or unable to appreciate. It implies that there is a higher, more profound element to beauty that goes beyond mere physical appearance and requires a broader mindset to truly recognize and admire. It highlights the notion that beauty encompasses more than what meets the eye and encourages us to look beyond superficial judgments and appreciate the deeper essence of true beauty.

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Beauty Courage

By William Congreve

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