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Once upon a time there was a Queen who had a son so ugly and so misshapen that it was long disputed whether he had human
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"Once upon a time there was a Queen who had a son so ugly and so misshapen that it was long disputed whether he had human form. A fairy who was at his birth said, however, that he would be very amiable for all that, since he would have uncommon good sense"

- Charles Perrault

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This quote is from the timeless fairy tale, "The Ugly Duckling" by Charles Perrault. The story is about a Queen who has a kid who is so unsightly and misshapen that it is difficult to inform if he is even human. Nevertheless, a fairy who was present at his birth states that he will be extremely pleasant regardless of his look, due to the fact that he will have uncommon good sense. This quote is a tip that physical charm is not the only thing that matters in life. It is very important to remember that inner beauty and intelligence are simply as essential, if not more so. The story of the Ugly Duckling is a classic tale of how somebody who is initially evaluated by their appearance can go on to be effective and enjoyed by others. It is a tip that we should not evaluate people by their appearances, but rather by their character and intelligence.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Perrault between January 12, 1628 and May 16, 1703. He/she was a famous Author from France. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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