Distance lends enchantment to the view

दूरस्थाः पर्वताः रम्याः
वेश्या च मुखमण्डने ।
युद्धस्य तु कथा रम्या
त्रीणि रम्याणि दूरतः ॥

Mountains look spectacular from a distance.
A prostitute looks very beautiful when she puts on makeup.
The story of a war is very interesting.
These three are impressive only from a distance.

Distance lends enchantment to the view.
Appearances are deceptive.