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.”
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.
Seek partners for inner qualities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage counseling
- friendship building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities matter most to you in a partner?
- How do you weigh inner vs. outer traits?
Idealizing virtues can ignore practical compatibility.