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They lie deadly that tell you have good faces.

“They lie deadly that tell you have good faces.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“They lie deadly that tell you have good faces.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

People claim that attractive appearances guarantee virtue, but this is a dangerous falsehood.

In simple terms: Good looks don’t ensure moral goodness.

Key Takeaway

Judge character, not appearance.

Themes

appearance virtue deception

Mood

cautious critical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • job interviews
  • social media
  • first impressions

Key Concepts

beauty standards moral judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess someone's character beyond looks?
  • What are the risks of valuing appearance over integrity?
A Different Perspective

Physical attractiveness can be misleading and superficial.

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