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“That day I think we really saw each other for the first time. I mean, saw beyond the bag of bones on the outside. You take away her pretty and my plain and what you get underneath is about the same: a couple of lost girls looking to be found.” quote by Bill Condon
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“That day I think we really saw each other for the first time. I mean, saw beyond the bag of bones on the outside. You take away her pretty and my plain and what you get underneath is about the same: a couple of lost girls looking to be found.”

Bill Condon

About This Quote

Source Film: Dreamgirls, 2006

Seeing beyond appearances reveals shared humanity and mutual longing for connection.

In simple terms: Look past outward differences to find commonality.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper understanding of others.

Themes

empathy identity connection

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • romantic relationships
  • teamwork

Key Concepts

human nature shared longing self-discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you recognize shared humanity in strangers?
  • What barriers prevent you from seeing beyond appearances?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual differences in pursuit of similarity.

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