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Beauty Quote by William Penn

“In marriage do thou be wise: prefer the person before money, virtue before beauty, the mind before the body; then thou hast a wife, a friend, a companion, a second self.” quote by William Penn
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“In marriage do thou be wise: prefer the person before money, virtue before beauty, the mind before the body; then thou hast a wife, a friend, a companion, a second self.”

William Penn

About This Quote

Source Treatise: Some Fruits of Solitude, William Penn, 1693

Prioritize character and intellect over wealth and appearance when choosing a partner.

In simple terms: Choose virtue and mind before money and looks.

Key Takeaway

Seek partners for inner qualities.

Themes

relationships values marriage

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage counseling
  • friendship building

Key Concepts

Ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities matter most to you in a partner?
  • How do you weigh inner vs. outer traits?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing virtues can ignore practical compatibility.

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