Quote by Cassandra Clare

To be beautiful you had to be willowy and tall. When you were as short as Clary was, just over five feet, you were cute. Not pretty or beautiful, but cute.

To be beautiful you had to be willowy and tall. When you wer

Summary

This quote explores the societal standards of beauty, particularly emphasizing the association of tall and slim figures with ideals of beauty. It suggests that being short, as exemplified by the character Clary in the story, was seen as being "cute" rather than "pretty" or "beautiful." The quote highlights the limited perception of beauty that often prevails, where certain physical attributes are prioritized, leaving those who do not fit these criteria feeling marginalized or not fully embraced by societal expectations of beauty.

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Beauty

By Cassandra Clare

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