As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
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Look, whenever I hear or read I’m beautiful, I simply don’t understand it … I’m certainly not beautiful in any conventional way. I didn't make my career on beauty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses that beauty is subjective and not necessarily linked to conventional standards.
Audrey Hepburn reflects on the concept of beauty, stating that she doesn't identify with conventional standards of beauty despite others seeing her as beautiful. She emphasizes that her success in her career was not founded on her appearance but on her talent and character.
Themes
BeautySelf-PerceptionConfidenceIdentityTalent
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about self-acceptance and embracing one's unique qualities.
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