Beauty's of a fading nature Has a season and is gone!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical beauty is temporary and eventually disappears.
- In plain terms
- Beauty does not last forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not rely on looks alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lasts longer than looks?
- How do you handle aging?
Another view
It undervalues the lasting impact of beauty.
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Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous beastie, O, what a panic's in thy breastie! Thou need na start awa sae hasty, Wi' bickering brattle!
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