Beautiful woman Quote by Rebecca West
““It seemed certain that Mrs Morpurgo must be kind and noble, for her husband said she was beautiful, and no beautiful woman would have married such an ugly man, had she not valued goodness above everything.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Return of the Soldier, Rebecca West, 1915
Kindness can outweigh physical attractiveness; moral virtue is more valuable than beauty in judging character.
In simple terms: Goodness matters more than looks.
Key Takeaway
Value character over appearance.
Themes
morality
beauty
character
virtue
judgment
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage choices
- friendship selection
- leadership evaluation
- cultural criticism
Key Concepts
ethical hierarchy
inner vs outer beauty
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess character beyond appearance?
- What virtues do you prioritize in partners?
A Different Perspective
Physical attraction often dominates initial judgments.
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