A modest woman, dressed out in all her finery, is the most tremendous object of the whole creation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman adorned in her finest attire commands significant attention and can appear overwhelming to observers.
- In plain terms
- A dressed-up woman stands out greatly.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearance draws intense focus.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does clothing affect perception?
- What is truly tremendous?
Another view
It reduces value to visual presentation alone.
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