Love. Be curious. Always try to do your best.
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I hate pretty. It’s a very empty word. It gives a bad name to beauty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The word 'pretty' lacks depth and fails to capture true beauty.
Oscar De La Renta criticizes the term 'pretty', suggesting that it is a superficial label that diminishes the true essence of beauty. He implies that beauty should be appreciated in a more profound and meaningful way, rather than being reduced to a simplistic and vacant description.
Themes
BeautySuperficialMeaningArtDepth
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on art versus superficial beauty, this quote can highlight the importance of depth.
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