Quote by Margaret Cho

I didn't appreciate the young woman that I was, or my young beauty, because I was so obsessed with the fact that I felt fat. It's never good to add to anybody else's suffering. It's an important topic to really get the gravity and the importance of - dealing with dignity.

I didn't appreciate the young woman that I was, or my young

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This quote speaks to the personal struggle of the speaker, reflecting on a time when they failed to appreciate their youth and beauty due to their obsession with feeling overweight. The quote highlights the negative impact that self-perception and societal pressures can have on individuals' self-worth and how this can inadvertently contribute to others' suffering. It emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue, reminding us to treat ourselves and others with dignity and compassion when dealing with body image concerns.

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