Beauty Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“To all apparent beauties blind, each blemish strikes an envious mind.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Thoughts on Beauty, 1750
Highlights that true beauty is marred by envy, suggesting that imperfections provoke jealousy.
In simple terms: Flaws invite envy more than perfection.
Accept imperfections, avoid envy.
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When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- media criticism
- self‑image
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we envy others' flaws?
- How can we turn envy into growth?
Envy can also motivate self‑improvement.