Beauty Quote by Victor Hugo
“Women play with their beauty as children do with their knives. They wound themselves with it.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo, 1838
People treat beauty like a weapon, harming themselves when they misuse it.
In simple terms: Beauty can be dangerous if mishandled.
Handle beauty with care.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- media influence
- self‑esteem issues
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society shape our view of beauty?
- Can beauty be a healing force?
Beauty is also a source of empowerment, not only harm.