Famous quote by Oscar Hammerstein II

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Do you love me because Im beautiful, or am I beautiful because you love me?
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"Do you love me because I'm beautiful, or am I beautiful because you love me?"

- Oscar Hammerstein II

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This quote by Oscar Hammerstein II is a reflection on the power of love and how it can form our understanding of beauty. It suggests that love can be a powerful force that can make us see charm in someone or something that we might not have actually discovered before. It also suggests that charm can be subjective and that it is not always an unbiased quality. The quote indicates that love can be a transformative force that can make us see charm in someone or something that we may not have actually discovered previously. It likewise suggests that beauty is not always an objective quality, but rather something that is shaped by our own perception and sensations. Eventually, this quote is a reminder that love can be an effective force that can shape our perception of appeal and that appeal is subjective.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Oscar Hammerstein II between July 12, 1895 and August 23, 1960. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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