Il y a peu de femmes dont le merite dure plus que la beaute.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Few women possess merit that lasts longer than beauty. Physical attractiveness fades, but character traits often do not endure equally.
- In plain terms
- Beauty fades faster than character for many women.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate lasting merit over fleeting looks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more in the long run?
- How is merit judged?
Another view
Merit can be subjective and overlooked regardless of beauty.
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