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Meaning
The speaker asks the listener to choose which quality matters most: beauty, intelligence, or goodness. It frames these as different kinds of admiration, each appealing in a different way. The line suggests that personal value can be measured in more than one sense.
When It Was Said
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Who It Was Said To
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Source
Anne of Green Gables (1908)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "Anne of Green Gables (1908)" by L.M. Montgomery (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About L.M. Montgomery
Canadian author of the early 20th century, L.M. Montgomery crafted the enduring *Anne of Green Gables* series, weaving stories of resilience and imagination in rural Prince Edward Island. Her work blends whimsy and depth, exploring childhood wonder, emotional complexity, and the quiet strength of ordinary lives.
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