How weakness keeps people away from you.
The text argues that beauty has an order that influences our minds and suggests a certain morality to follow. Visual elements impact a person’s internal order, affecting their habits and worldview. A messy environment or someone who doesn’t take care of themselves tends to attract negative and self-destructive behaviors, while someone who presents themselves well commands more respect and encourages others to treat them better.
The author points out that, as social beings, we react to aesthetics. Dirty places or people who don’t value themselves visually provoke negative reactions and lead others to devalue what they see. While weakness or fragility may deserve compassion, it shouldn’t be celebrated as a virtue. Weakness is just a moment in your journey, not a guide for life. Building values and taking care of your personal appearance is key to being seen as someone of value and respect, which affects how others treat you.
The way you present yourself is compared to how you treat material things: when something looks good, you tend to take better care of it. Beauty reflects internal value and can inspire others to treat you with respect and positivity.