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“Cry pretty, pretty, pretty and you'll be able Very soon not even to cry pretty And so be delivered entirely from humanity This is prettiest of all, it is very pretty.” quote by Stevie Smith
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“Cry pretty, pretty, pretty and you'll be able Very soon not even to cry pretty And so be delivered entirely from humanity This is prettiest of all, it is very pretty.”

Stevie Smith

About This Quote

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

The poem suggests that relinquishing superficial beauty and embracing raw humanity leads to a deeper, truer form of beauty.

In simple terms: True beauty emerges when we let go of pretenses.

Key Takeaway

Accept vulnerability to find authentic beauty.

Themes

beauty humanity vulnerability

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • grieving loss
  • personal transformation
  • artistic expression
  • spiritual awakening

Key Concepts

existentialism poetry self‑acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “pretty” mean to you?
  • How can you honor humanity in everyday life?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on inner beauty may be challenging in a surface‑focused culture.

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