Only the really plain people know about love - the very fascinating ones try so hard to create an impression that they soon exhaust their talents.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who seem interesting sometimes try too hard and lose their natural appeal.
- In plain terms
- Simple people know love best; fancy ones try too hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity attracts more than effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you being yourself?
- Do you over-explain yourself?
Another view
Effort can be necessary for self-improvement.
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