Quote by Anne Lamott

For too long, and despite what people told me, I had fallen for what the culture said about beauty, youth, features, heights, weights, hair textures, upper arms.

For too long, and despite what people told me, I had fallen

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker was influenced by societal norms and ideals surrounding beauty, youth, physical features, physique, and appearance in general. Despite being advised otherwise, the individual admits to succumbing to the cultural pressures and expectations dictated by society's narrow definitions of attractiveness. This realization implies a shift in the speaker's mindset, as they express a newfound awareness of the damaging impact such beliefs can have on personal self-worth and self-perception.

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Beauty Self Esteem Or Lack Thereof Body Image

By Anne Lamott

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