Ladies should also remember that gentlemen look more to…
““Ladies should also remember that gentlemen look more to the effect of a dress in setting off the figure and countenance of a lady than to its cost. Very few gentlemen have any idea the value of ladies' dresses. This is a subject for female criticism. Beauty of person and elegance of manners in women will always command more admiration from the opposite sex than beauty, elegance or costliness of clothing." The Scholars' Companion and Ball Room Vade Mecum Thomas Hillgrove, 1857””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Women’s inner elegance and character matter more than clothing cost or fashion.
In simple terms: Character outweighs clothing.
Key Takeaway
Value inner qualities.
Themes
beauty
elegance
character
gender
values
Mood
thoughtful
assertive
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- career
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
self-respect
inner beauty
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you appreciate inner elegance?
- What does true beauty mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure may still prioritize appearance.