Nocte latent mendae, vitioque ignoscitur omni, Horaque formosam quamlibet illa facit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Flaws are hidden at night and forgiven, as darkness makes everyone seem beautiful.
- In plain terms
- Darkness hides imperfections and makes everyone look good.
- What can you take from it?
- Lighting affects perception of beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does darkness make things better?
- What hides in plain sight?
Another view
Light does not change inherent character or worth.
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