Quote by Anne Sexton

Beauty is a simple passion, but, oh my friends, in the end you will dance the fire dance in iron shoes.

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Summary

This quote suggests that while beauty may be appealing and desirable, it can also come with a price. The "fire dance" symbolizes the challenges and struggles that one must face when pursuing or being consumed by beauty. By mentioning "iron shoes," the quote implies that it can be a burdensome and painful journey, possibly alluding to the sacrifices and sacrifices in terms of comfort, self-expression, or personal freedom that one may have to make in order to fulfill societal ideals or standards of beauty.

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Beauty Theend Dance

By Anne Sexton

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