I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.
Interpretation
Seeing beauty in others enhances our own beauty.
This quote by Carole King emphasizes the idea that everyone possesses beauty in some form, and by recognizing and appreciating that beauty, we can elevate our own sense of self-worth and beauty. It suggests that beauty is not just an external attribute but something that exists in the connections we create and the recognition we give to others.
In practice
Sharing this quote during a motivational speech about self-esteem.
I'm a songwriter first...In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious...Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive...There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.
I've had a remarkable life. I seem to be in such good places at the right time. You know, if you were to ask me to sum my life up in one word, gratitude.
When I wake up every morning, I smile and say, 'Thank you.' Because out of my window I can see the mountains, then go hiking with my dog and share her bounding joy in the world.
Everything is beautiful. We have all this beauty in the world and all we have to do is reach out and touch it, it is all there and all ours for the taking." -- Cecilia to Henry Chinaski, liberty taken changing past tense to present tense (173)
For me, true beauty has nothing to do with wrinkles and everything to do with the fact that my maternal grandmother raised five children just after the war and remained a fighter throughout her life. True beauty is the slick of red lipstick my paternal grandmother would put on before going to church on Sunday.
Women, with their sure instincts, realized that my intention was to make them not just more beautiful but also happier.
Look, whenever I hear or read I’m beautiful, I simply don’t understand it … I’m certainly not beautiful in any conventional way. I didn't make my career on beauty.
Unique and different is the new generation of beautiful… You dont have to be like everybody else. In fact I don’t think you should.
Our noses are broad, our lips are thick, our hair is nappy-we are black and beautiful!
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