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Beauty Quote by Thomas Hillgrove

“Ladies should also remember that gentlemen look more to the effect of a dress in setting off the figure and countenance of a lady than to its cost. Very few gentlemen have any idea the value of ladies' dresses. This is a subject for female criticism. Beauty of person and elegance of manners in…” quote by Thomas Hillgrove
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““Ladies should also remember that gentlemen look more to the effect of a dress in setting off the figure and countenance of a lady than to its cost. Very few gentlemen have any idea the value of ladies' dresses. This is a subject for female criticism. Beauty of person and elegance of manners in women will always command more admiration from the opposite sex than beauty, elegance or costliness of clothing." The Scholars' Companion and Ball Room Vade Mecum Thomas Hillgrove, 1857””

Thomas Hillgrove

About This Quote

Source Book: The Scholars' Companion and Ball Room Vade Mecum, 1857

Emphasizes that a woman's character and manners outweigh the cost or style of her clothing in attracting admiration.

In simple terms: Character matters more than dress.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner qualities.

Themes

society gender appearance

Mood

reflective historical

Type

cultural advisory

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • personal development
  • fashion advice

Key Concepts

beauty standards social expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance style and substance?
  • What values define true attractiveness?
A Different Perspective

May ignore modern fashion empowerment.

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