proverb · Words worth keeping
Beauty is eloquent even when silent.
Beauty is eloquent even when silent.
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Meaning in plain English
Beauty called eloquent while silent gives appearance an influence without spoken words. The saying notices an impression that may precede explanation.
What the words are saying
A critical reading does not make physical attractiveness evidence of character, competence or truth. A useful application recognises the effect of presentation while checking what is actually claimed or done. No person owes beauty or social appeal as a condition of dignity.
Everyday example
Someone notices an appealing presentation but still examines the proposal’s evidence.
When to use it
Use it to discuss impressions without judging worth by looks.
What it does not mean
No truth, virtue or human worth established by beauty.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
United Kingdom
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- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference (2014 AD)
Supplied reference B; unit 951; PDF page 83; collection label: United Kingdom
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- Culture
- United Kingdom