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.
How I feel about myself is more important than how I look. Feeling confident, being comfortable in your skin - that's what really makes you beautiful.
There is one order of beauty which seems made to turn heads. It is a beauty like that of kittens, or very small downy ducks making gentle rippling noises with their soft bills, or babies just beginning to toddle.
To look almost pretty is an acquisition of higher delight to a girl who has been looking plain for the first fifteen years of her life than a beauty from her cradle can ever receive.
I truly, truly believe that beauty is something that comes from within.
You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.
Women, with their sure instincts, realized that my intention was to make them not just more beautiful but also happier.
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