He frequently observed, as he walked out, that one…
““He frequently observed, as he walked out, that one handsome face would be followed by thirty, or five-and-thirty frights; and once, as he stood in a shop in Bond Street, he had counted eighty-seven women go by, one after another, without there being a tolerable face among them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Society’s superficial focus on appearance leads to endless frightful encounters; true beauty is rare amidst crowds.
In simple terms: Beauty is scarce amid superficiality.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper qualities.
Themes
society
beauty
superficiality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- dating
- fashion events
Key Concepts
social critique
human perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true beauty?
- How can we look beyond appearance?
A Different Perspective
Beauty standards are culturally constructed.