The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives.
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A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good thoughts enhance one's beauty, regardless of physical appearance.
This quote emphasizes the idea that inner beauty, rooted in positive and kind thoughts, reflects on a person's outward appearance. Roald Dahl suggests that even if someone has physical imperfections, their good nature and thoughts can radiate, making them appear attractive and lovely to others.
Themes
BeautyThoughtsPositiveAppearanceLoveliness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational talk about self-esteem and inner beauty.
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