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A pure hand needs no glove to cover it
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"A pure hand needs no glove to cover it"

- Nathaniel Hawthorne

About this Quote

In this quote, Nathaniel Hawthorne seems making a point about the value of stability and sincerity. He suggests that a person who is pure and truthful requirements no external adornment, such as gloves, to cover any flaws. The metaphorical use of 'hand' in this quote represents an individual's character or their values. In other words, if someone possesses authentic and great intents, then there is no requirement to hide anything from the world. The quote can be translated as a call to individuals to be true to themselves and not to conceal their flaws or hide behind a mask of deception.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne This quote is written / told by Nathaniel Hawthorne between July 4, 1804 and May 19, 1864. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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