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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.
Audrey Hepburn
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote expresses that beauty is subjective and not necessarily linked to conventional standards.

Audrey Hepburn reflects on the concept of beauty, stating that she doesn't identify with conventional standards of beauty despite others seeing her as beautiful. She emphasizes that her success in her career was not founded on her appearance but on her talent and character.

Themes

BeautySelf-PerceptionConfidenceIdentityTalent

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech about self-acceptance and embracing one's unique qualities.

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