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“What is good looking, as Horace Smith remarks, but looking good? Be good, be womanly, be gentle,-generous in your sympathies, heedful of the well-being of all around you; and, my word for it, you will not lack kind words of admiration.” quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
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“What is good looking, as Horace Smith remarks, but looking good? Be good, be womanly, be gentle,-generous in your sympathies, heedful of the well-being of all around you; and, my word for it, you will not lack kind words of admiration.”

John Greenleaf Whittier

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True beauty stems from kindness, generosity, and concern for others, not mere appearance.

In simple terms: Kindness and generosity define true beauty.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate kindness and empathy.

Themes

beauty kindness generosity empathy social responsibility

Mood

warm inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • mentoring
  • family relationships
  • leadership roles

Key Concepts

ethics humanism social psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you express generosity daily?
  • What does “looking good” mean to you beyond looks?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on appearance can neglect deeper values.

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