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One's self is always shifting in relationship to beauty…

“One's self is always shifting in relationship to beauty and you always have to be able to incorporate yourself or your new self into life. Like your skin starts hanging off your arms and stuff, and then you have to think, well that's really beautiful too. It just isn't beautiful in a way that I…” quote by Kiki Smith
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“One's self is always shifting in relationship to beauty and you always have to be able to incorporate yourself or your new self into life. Like your skin starts hanging off your arms and stuff, and then you have to think, well that's really beautiful too. It just isn't beautiful in a way that I knew it was beautiful before.”

Kiki Smith

About This Quote

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

Identity changes as we encounter new forms of beauty, requiring us to accept and integrate evolving selves.

In simple terms: Self evolves with beauty; accept change.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and integrate new self.

Themes

identity beauty self-acceptance

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • artistic practice
  • social interaction

Key Concepts

self-concept aesthetic perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you integrate new aspects of yourself?
  • What beauty challenges your previous self-image?
A Different Perspective

Changing self may cause discomfort or loss of continuity.

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