Beauty is all very well at first sight; but who ever looks at it when it has been in the house three days?

Beauty is all very well at first sight; but who ever looks at it when it has been in the house three days?

George Bernard Shaw, the renowned Irish playwright and critic, was known for his sharp wit and keen observations on society. One of his famous quotes, “Beauty is all very well at first sight; but who ever looks at it when it has been in the house three days?” reflects his skepticism towards the superficiality of beauty and the fleeting nature of its appeal.