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Beauty Quote by Victor Hugo

“Women play with their beauty as children do with their knives. They wound themselves with it.” quote by Victor Hugo
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“Women play with their beauty as children do with their knives. They wound themselves with it.”

Victor Hugo

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.

Key Takeaway

Handle beauty with care.

Themes

beauty self‑destruction vulnerability

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • media influence
  • self‑esteem issues

Key Concepts

self‑image psychology danger of allure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does society shape our view of beauty?
  • Can beauty be a healing force?
A Different Perspective

Beauty is also a source of empowerment, not only harm.

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