Quote by Shirley MacLaine

I wasn't afraid of getting old, because I was never a great beauty.

I wasn't afraid of getting old, because I was never a great

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In this quote, the speaker implies that they have no fear of aging because they did not possess great physical beauty in their youth. This suggests that their self-esteem and sense of worth are not solely tied to their looks, but rather, are rooted in other qualities and attributes. The quote may highlight the speaker's acceptance of the inevitable passage of time and the understanding that true beauty lies beyond the surface appearance.

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