proverb · Words worth keeping
Charm is better than beauty.
Charm is better than beauty.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Charm preferred to beauty values an engaging manner beyond physical appearance. The saying questions looks as a complete source of appeal.
What the words are saying
A critical reading does not rank human dignity by either attractiveness or charm. A pleasant manner can be sincere or misleading, and actual conduct still matters. A useful application notices how someone treats others without making popularity or social ease a moral requirement.
Everyday example
Someone values considerate behaviour while avoiding judgments of worth based on looks or sociability.
When to use it
Use it to look beyond appearance without imposing another attractiveness standard.
What it does not mean
No dignity or trustworthy character established by charm or 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
- Not established
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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 940; PDF page 82; collection label: Transylvania Province of Romania
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- Culture
- Transylvania Province of Romania