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Beauty Quote by Brené Brown

“Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and…” quote by Brené Brown
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““Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are””

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About This Quote

Source Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, 2010

External adversity can obscure a person’s strengths, but inner resilience and self‑acceptance illuminate true beauty.

In simple terms: Inner light shows true worth in hard times.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑compassion and inner strength.

Themes

self‑acceptance resilience vulnerability

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

inspirational motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • mental health challenges
  • career setbacks
  • relationship conflicts

Key Concepts

psychology humanism self‑growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture inner light during darkness?
  • What practices reveal your inner strengths?
A Different Perspective

Inner light may be hard to sustain without support or practice.

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