It matters more what's in a woman's face than what's on it.
Interpretation
Inner beauty is more important than outward appearance.
Claudette Colbert's quote emphasizes that a person's character and emotions are more significant than their physical appearance. It suggests that the expression and authenticity of a person, especially a woman in this context, are what truly resonate with others, transcending superficial attributes.
In practice
During a women's empowerment workshop, this quote can inspire discussions about self-acceptance.
Beauty is about perception, not about make-up. I think the beginning of all beauty is knowing and liking oneself. You can't put on make-up, or dress yourself, or do you hair with any sort of fun or joy if you're doing it from a position of correction.
Women, with their sure instincts, realized that my intention was to make them not just more beautiful but also happier.
It was the sort of beauty you feel so deeply it becomes contagious and somehow makes you feel beautiful too.
It must be hard to be a model, because you'd want to be like the photograph of you, and you can't ever look that way.
Girls see enough of this body that we can't imitate, that we'll never be able to obtain, these unrealistic expectations...it's better to look strong and healthy...
How I grew to believe Black hair has power, genius, and magic in it, defying gravity and limitation. I mean, look at how marvelous it is: Black hair grows up and out.
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