Ni thybiais, ddewwrdrais ddirdra, Na bai deg f'wyneb a da, Oni theimlais, waith amlwg, Y drych.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on being deceived by appearance rather than work.
- In plain terms
- I did not expect a beautiful face to hide deceit.
- What can you take from it?
- Look past surface beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can beauty hide lies?
- How do you judge others?
Another view
Beauty and integrity often coexist.
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