Quote by Candice Bergen

Though beauty gives you a weird sense of entitlement, it's rather frightening and threatening to have others ascribe such importance to something you know you're just renting for a while.

Though beauty gives you a weird sense of entitlement, it's r

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This quote highlights how beauty can bring about a distorted sense of entitlement. The author suggests that while it may be flattering to have others place great importance on one's appearance, it can also be unsettling. The realization that beauty is temporary and fleeting adds a layer of fear and vulnerability, as one knows it is merely a temporary possession. It serves as a reminder that true self-worth should not be solely tied to external attractiveness, as it is ultimately impermanent.

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