Quote by David Levithan

I can see that the sadness has returned. And it's not a beautiful sadness- beautiful sadness is a myth. Sadness turns our features to clay, not porcelain.

I can see that the sadness has returned. And it's not a beau

Summary

This quote suggests that sadness is not glamorous or romantic, as commonly portrayed. Instead, it depicts sadness as something that weighs heavily on us, distorting our appearance and making us vulnerable. By comparing sadness to clay rather than porcelain, it implies that sadness is not delicate or refined, but rather transforms us in a way that is imperfect and raw. It challenges the idea that sadness can be beautiful and highlights its true impact on our emotional and physical well-being.

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Conflict Love Relationships

By David Levithan

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