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“The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, 1611

Physical beauty and moral goodness are linked, suggesting virtue reflects outwardly.

In simple terms: Beauty reflects goodness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner virtue.

Themes

beauty morality virtue

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • leadership
  • self‑image

Key Concepts

ethics aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can external appearance mislead moral judgment?
  • How do you define true goodness?
A Different Perspective

Goodness isn’t always visible.

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