Charm is often despised but I can never see why. No one has it who isn't capable of genuinely liking others, at least at the actual moment of meeting and speaking. Charm is always genuine; it may be superficial but it isn't false.

P.D. James
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Charm is often despised, but it's a quality that many people wish they possessed. The word “charm” means to be able to charm or fascinate others so much so that they never want to leave you. It’s also the ability to make people feel good about themselves, even when they feel bad about themselves.

Source: The Children Of Men

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