Quote by Neil Gaiman

...who had once been a great beauty but was now a grand and magnificent ruin, and who delighted in her ruination.

...who had once been a great beauty but was now a grand and

Summary

This quote describes a person who was once stunningly beautiful but has now fallen into a state of decay and destruction. Despite this downfall, they take immense pleasure and pride in their ruined state. It suggests that they have embraced their loss of attractiveness and find a peculiar joy in their current state of disrepair. This quote highlights how beauty can evolve and be redefined, showing that there can be a sense of liberation in embracing and finding contentment in one's flaws and imperfections.

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Beauty Ruination

By Neil Gaiman

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