--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What is good looking, as Horace Smith…" description: "\"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..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/227/john-greenleaf-whittier-2061_admiration_what-is-good-looking-as-horace-smith-rem_1267730.png" --- # What is good looking, as Horace Smith remarks, but looking… ![“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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/227/john-greenleaf-whittier-2061_admiration_what-is-good-looking-as-horace-smith-rem_1267730.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/227/john-greenleaf-whittier-2061_admiration_what-is-good-looking-as-horace-smith-rem_1267730.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/227/john-greenleaf-whittier-2061_admiration_what-is-good-looking-as-horace-smith-rem_1267730.png) > “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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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? 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