Quote by Peter Bogdanovich

Tremendous beauty and tremendous ugliness puts you on the outside of things.

Tremendous beauty and tremendous ugliness puts you on the ou

Summary

This quote suggests that extreme forms of beauty and ugliness can alienate individuals from society or make them feel disconnected from others. When something is perceived as exceptionally beautiful or ugly, it tends to grab attention and stand out from the norm. This can lead to a sense of being an outsider or being separated from the common experience of others. It implies that striking aesthetic qualities can create a barrier that separates individuals, either by admiration or disdain, ultimately making them feel isolated from the collective.

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Beauty Irony Outsider Dorothy Swenson

By Peter Bogdanovich

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