Beauty quote by George Bernard Shaw

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Beauty is all very well at first sight but who ever looks at it when it has been in the house three days?
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"Beauty is all very well at first sight; but who ever looks at it when it has been in the house three days?"

- George Bernard Shaw

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This quote by George Bernard Shaw is a commentary on the fleeting nature of charm. It recommends that charm is only appreciated when it is brand-new and fresh, but after a few days, it is no longer seen as gorgeous. This could be interpreted in a couple of ways. To start with, it could be viewed as a caution versus superficiality, as it recommends that beauty must not be the only factor when making decisions. Second of all, it could be seen as a pointer to value beauty in all its kinds, as it is frequently considered approved. Lastly, it could be viewed as a reminder to value the charm in daily life, as it is frequently neglected. Eventually, this quote serves as a reminder to value appeal in all its kinds, and to not take it for given.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Beauty. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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