Pearl S. BuckIt is better to be first with an ugly woman than the hundreth with a beauty.
About This Quote
The phrase “the hundreth” refers to the 100th place in something or the hundredth person. It is better to be first with an ugly woman than the hundreth with a beauty. The meaning of this quote is that it is better to be first with an ugly woman than it is to be one hundredth or even tenth with a beautiful woman. This quote depends on the context of the situation.
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