Quote by Golda Meir

Not being beautiful was the true blessing... Not being beautiful forced me to develop my inner resources. The pretty girl has a handicap to overcome.

Not being beautiful was the true blessing... Not being beaut

Summary

This quote suggests that not possessing physical beauty can be seen as a blessing as it fosters the development of inner qualities and abilities. The speaker values the advantage of not relying on external appearance and implies that those who are traditionally considered beautiful may face challenges in developing their inner qualities due to that outward focus. It implies that not conforming to societal beauty standards can provide an opportunity for someone to grow and cultivate their inner resources in a way that may not be readily available to those deemed conventionally attractive.

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By Golda Meir

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