Inner beauty quotes to inspire women to seek true beauty
True inner beauty is one of the most beautiful things in life. In many ways it is more beautiful than physical beauty, but what does real beauty look like?
What is the definition of beauty?
Some say it is in the eye of the beholder, that we each define beauty for ourselves. It is hard to clearly define beauty, but I do know this.
Beauty is good character.
There is a kind of beauty that is focused on outward appearance, but there is also a kind of beauty that resides within a woman of virtue. A virtuous woman is a beautiful person.
Someone with deep character has a kind of radiance about them. This is a beautiful heart, a beautiful soul.
The best way for me to share with you what beauty can be is to take you on a beautiful journey through the words of others.
Come with me and let’s see what beauty is!
Inner Beauty Quotes
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths. – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years. – Audrey Hepburn
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.– Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
A women’s greatest asset is her beauty. – Alex Comfort
A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears. – Anne Roiphe
Beauty lies not in a flawless complexion but in the stories that are told by each transitioning line on a woman’s face. – Alyscia Cunningham
Beauty is not something you buy; instead, beauty is what lies within. – Byron Pulsifer
There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. – Maria Mitchell
Inner beauty should be the most important part of improving one’s self. – Priscilla Presley
Beauty has a lot to do with character. – Kevyn Aucoin
Outer beauty attracts, but inner beauty captivates. – Kate Angell
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. – Kahlil Gibran
Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you. – Shannon L. Alder
Create a beautiful inside and you will look more beautiful on the outside. – Charles F Glassman
Her inner beauty is what makes her outer beauty exquisitely beautiful. – Stephanie Lahart
Like the moon, I have learned to be beautiful in darkness. – Collette O’Mahony,
How beautiful a woman can be if kindness is her true beauty. – Debasish Mridha
Elegance is the only beauty that never fades. – Audrey Hepburn
Beauty is defined not by our physical appearance but who we choose to be. – Andrew Davenport
For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. – Audrey Hepburn
Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. – Saint Augustine
No matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and honesty are written across her face, she will be beautiful. – Eleanor Roosevelt
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years. – Audrey Hepburn
Final Thoughts
Don’t these inner beauty quotes inspire you to cultivate inner beauty?!
This is what homemaking is all about. It’s about creating a place of beauty and peace so that our family can flourish. A big part of making a home is being an example of this virtue ourselves. If we want our girls to be virtuous and have the truest form of inner beauty, then we need to be women of strong character first.
It’s okay to wear your gold jewelry and the prettiest things, but they need to see that beauty is more than an outer appearance. There is more to their whole life than outward beauty. This is the whole point.
I hope you were encouraged by these quotes to continue cultivating inner beauty for you and your home! Related: Best 26 Virtue quotes: The Homemakers Top Quotations
Who doesn’t need a little beauty encouragement? Thank you for these great reminders on the true nature of beauty.