J.M. CoetzeeBecause a woman's beauty does not belong to her alone. It is a part of the bounty she brings into the world. She has a duty to share it.
About This Quote
In this quote, the author is saying that a woman’s beauty is a gift from God, and she should not be ashamed to show it. She shouldn’t hide her beauty because she feels it is a curse. If she was truly ashamed of her beauty, she wouldn’t show it to others.
Source: Disgrace
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