Beautiful Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
“Quite the ugliest face I ever saw was that of a woman whom the world called beautiful. Through its silver veil the evil and ungentle passions looked out, hideous and hateful.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The World Is Too Much With Us" (likely a poem collection)
The quote critiques superficial beauty, suggesting that outward allure can mask inner ugliness and harmful intentions.
In simple terms: Beauty can hide inner evil.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond appearances.
Themes
beauty
deception
inner evil
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- media consumption
- social judgments
Key Concepts
social critique
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess character beyond looks?
- What dangers arise from valuing appearance over substance?
A Different Perspective
Superficial judgments can be misleading.
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