Quotation by

Euripides

It's not beauty but fine qualities, my girl, that keep a husband.

Beauty

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Euripides is saying that having good character traits and virtues is more important than physical appearance in maintaining a marriage. In other words, lasting relationships depend on qualities like kindness, loyalty, and integrity rather than just looks.

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