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“But you're beautiful, and the beautiful should be given whatever they want." "Hey, what about the ugly ones?" "The ugly ones." She poked her tongue out. "It's their fault if their ugly. They're to be blamed, not pitied.” quote by Hanif Kureishi
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“But you're beautiful, and the beautiful should be given whatever they want." "Hey, what about the ugly ones?" "The ugly ones." She poked her tongue out. "It's their fault if their ugly. They're to be blamed, not pitied.”

Hanif Kureishi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Societal standards often privilege beauty, dismissing those deemed unattractive, reinforcing shallow judgments.

In simple terms: Beauty is valued over ugliness, leading to bias.

Key Takeaway

Challenge superficial standards.

Themes

beauty bias social norms

Mood

critical reflective

Type

social commentary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • media criticism
  • personal relationships
  • self‑esteem discussions

Key Concepts

Aesthetic hierarchy moral judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we value people beyond looks?
  • What harms arise from beauty bias?
A Different Perspective

Ignores inner worth beyond appearance.

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