Even the gentlest, most modest and best of girls are always better, gentler and more modest if their mirrors have told them they are looking more beautiful than ever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confidence from appearance boosts gentleness and modesty in people.
- In plain terms
- Feeling beautiful makes people nicer and more humble.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-perception affects behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does confidence change behavior?
- Does beauty influence kindness?
Another view
Inner character matters more than looks.
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