I've been told that people in the army do more by 7:00 am than I do in an entire day But if I wake at 6:59 am and turn to you to trace the outline of your lips with mine I will have done enough and killed no one in the process.
Shane KoyczanRead
Don't tell me you're not beautiful. You're the kind of beautiful the blind would see if we could figure out some way to give them three seconds of sight.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty transcends physical appearance and can be recognized by the heart and soul.
This quote emphasizes that beauty is not solely about physical attributes; it highlights an intrinsic quality that goes beyond sight. It suggests that if the blind could experience beauty through a brief moment of sight, they would recognize the profound beauty that resides in a person, capturing the essence of who they are at a deeper level.
Themes
BeautyInner BeautySelf-WorthSightPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about self-acceptance and inner beauty, this quote can inspire personal growth.
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