I wish you didn't have to design so often. Try to do quality and cut down on quantity. I think fashion is very, very important.
Vivienne WestwoodRead
The sexiest people are thinkers. Nobody's interested in somebody who's just vain with a hole in their head, talking about the latest thing - there is no latest thing. It's all rubbish.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Valuing intellect and thoughtfulness over superficiality is key to true attractiveness.
In this quote, Vivienne Westwood emphasizes the importance of being a thinker and having depth in personality rather than relying solely on physical appearance or trendy topics. She critiques superficiality and suggests that true allure stems from intelligence and critical thinking, which resonate more deeply than fleeting trends or vanity.
Themes
IntellectSuperficialityThoughtfulnessAttractivenessVanity
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on personal development, I quoted Vivienne Westwood to illustrate the importance of depth over appearance.
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I think it is a good thing to buy less and choose well - it's good for the environment and to be fair it's also good for me because my clothes are quite expensive.
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