Quote by Chris Cleave

I ask you right here please to agree with me that a scar is never ugly. That is what the scar makers want us to think. But you and I, we must make an agreement to defy them. We must see all scars as beauty. Okay? This will be our secret. Because take it from me, a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, .

I ask you right here please to agree with me that a scar is

Summary

strength and resilience. This quote urges us to challenge societal judgments and perceptions about scars. It emphasizes that scars, physical or metaphorical, should not be seen as ugly or indicative of weakness. Instead, we are called to view them as symbols of beauty and endurance. The statement also implies that scars are born from survival and growth, highlighting their transformative nature and reminding us that they signify strength and life, rather than harm or demise. Ultimately, the quote encourages resilience and embracing the beauty hidden within our scars.

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Inspirational Viewpoint

By Chris Cleave

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