Quote by Ellen Hopkins

Me? Beautiful? I'm plain as cardboard. That may be how you see yourself, but the rest of the world would be hard to agree. You shine brighter than the Milky Way.Now there are those who might try to take that from you, but you don't have to give it away. Keep on shining Pattyn.And when the right young man comes along, he'll love you all the more for giftin' this sad planet with your light.

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Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's perception of themselves as unattractive or plain, contrasting with the belief that they are actually incredibly beautiful. The quote encourages the individual to recognize their own radiance, even if others might try to overlook or undermine it. By embracing their inner light and not letting others bring them down, the quote suggests that the right person will appreciate and love them even more for the positivity and brightness they bring to the world.

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Beauty Love Light Brighter Shine Milky Way

By Ellen Hopkins

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