Quote by Damon Galgut

He is wearing he same black pants from yesterday, but no shirt, his body is brown and hard, perfectly proportioned. He knows that he is beautiful and somehow his makes him ugly.

He is wearing he same black pants from yesterday, but no shi

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of beauty. The subject, described as having a perfectly proportioned and attractive body, is aware of their beauty. However, this awareness paradoxically diminishes their attractiveness, making them appear ugly in some way. The quote suggests that an excessive focus on external beauty and self-awareness may detract from one's overall appeal, hinting at the importance of humility and inner qualities that define genuine attractiveness.

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