Indifference is harder to fight than hostility, and there is nothing that kills an agitation like having everybody admit that it is fundamentally right.
Crystal EastmanRead
Everybody has a part of her body that she doesn't like, but I've stopped complaining about mine because I don't want to critique nature's handiwork ... My job is simply to allow the light to shine out of the masterpiece.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's important to embrace our bodies as natural creations rather than criticize them.
Alfre Woodard emphasizes the notion of self-acceptance and appreciation of one's own body. Instead of focusing on perceived flaws, she advocates for recognizing the inherent beauty and masterpiece that each individual represents, allowing their true essence to shine through.
Themes
Self-AcceptanceBeautyNatureLightMasterpiece
In practice
Example use cases
In a conversation about body positivity at a community event.
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