It is tragic that people who are incarcerated are unable to vote. They are probably the most important voices to listen to because they can tell us what we need to change.
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I've spent so much time feeling ugly and being treated as ugly as a result. But I changed my attitude and said, “I’m beautiful because I love everybody as much as I can. I’m beautiful because I have wonderful friends. And I’m beautiful because I say I am. I’ve earned it, and I’m gonna be it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty comes from within and is shaped by our attitude and relationships.
In this quote, Margaret Cho emphasizes the importance of self-love and the positive impact that our attitude and the love we give others can have on our self-perception. By stating that she is beautiful because of her love for others, her friendships, and her self-affirmation, Cho illustrates that beauty is not solely based on external appearance but is deeply rooted in how we feel about ourselves and our connections with others.
Themes
BeautySelf-LoveAttitudeFriendshipInner Beauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech about self-acceptance.
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