Ugly is attractive, ugly is exciting. Maybe because it is newer. The investigation of ugliness is, to me, more interesting than the bourgeois idea of beauty. And why? Because ugly is human.
Miuccia PradaRead
It's horrible when people are only interested in buying labels, because it doesn't bring them the happiness they think it will.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing material possessions can lead to disappointment as true happiness comes from within, not from external labels.
Miuccia Prada expresses a critical viewpoint on consumerism, suggesting that people often believe that acquiring branded products will bring them joy and fulfillment. However, she argues that this pursuit of superficial labels often fails to deliver genuine happiness, highlighting that true contentment comes from deeper, more meaningful sources rather than mere possessions.
Themes
HappinessConsumerismMaterialismLabelsFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on personal values, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of seeking joy beyond material possessions.
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