About This Quote
The saying was in the context of introducing one to a potential suitor. The speaker in this quote was in fact offering a critique of looks, in this case the looks of the potential suitor. The speaker also suggests that the character and personality are much more important than how someone looks. This is something that is true for all of us, not just the speaker in this quote.
We are all beautiful in our own way, but how we are treated by others often can be shaped by how they see us. The saying also suggests that looks are not the only factor that will make someone want to keep you.
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