She's the ornament of her sex.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The woman is praised as a perfect example of her gender.
- In plain terms
- She is considered the best example of a woman.
- What can you take from it?
- Praising someone as an ideal can limit how we see them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is being an ornament a true compliment?
- What defines value in a person?
Another view
Calling someone an ornament focuses on looks rather than substance.
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