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Beauty Quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper

“Yet is beauty the pleasing trickery that cheateth half the world.” quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper
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“Yet is beauty the pleasing trickery that cheateth half the world.”

Martin Farquhar Tupper

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Unconquered" by Martin Farquhar Tupper, 1850

Beauty can be deceptive, offering false comfort that misleads many.

In simple terms: Beauty may be deceptive.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond appearances.

Themes

beauty deception perception

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

poetic advice

When to use this quote

  • fashion
  • advertising
  • personal relationships
  • media

Key Concepts

aesthetics illusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you been misled by appearances?
  • Can beauty be both true and false?
A Different Perspective

Not all beauty is harmful.

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