A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Intelligence in women is highly valued, but when combined with beauty it becomes a formidable influence.
- In plain terms
- Smart women are valuable and smart beautiful women are very powerful.
- What can you take from it?
- Combining intellect and charm creates significant influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does society value different traits in women?
- Is wit a form of power?
Another view
It reduces women's value to their appearance and wit.
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