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Beauty, n: the power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband - Ambrose Bierce
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"Beauty, n: the power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband"

- Ambrose Bierce

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This quote by Ambrose Bierce speaks to the power of beauty that women possess. Beauty is a form of power that can be used to attract a lover and to intimidate a husband. It is a power that is often seen as a form of currency, and it can be used to gain attention and admiration. Women have long been seen as objects of beauty, and this quote speaks to the power that beauty can have over men. It is a power that can be used to manipulate and control, and it can be used to gain an advantage in relationships. Beauty is a form of power that can be used to influence and control, and this quote speaks to the power that beauty can have over men.

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Ambrose Bierce, Small This quote is written / told by Ambrose Bierce between June 24, 1842 and December 26, 1913. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 124 other quotes.

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