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Beauty Quote by Charles de Lint

“It's my diary", she'd explained. "Every mark I've had drawn on my skin connects me to where and who I've been- so I never forget who I am and how I got here."There was humour in the smile she offered him. "And you know what the real beauty of it is?" Hank had shaken his head. "Nobody can take it…” quote by Charles de Lint
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““It's my diary", she'd explained. "Every mark I've had drawn on my skin connects me to where and who I've been- so I never forget who I am and how I got here."There was humour in the smile she offered him. "And you know what the real beauty of it is?" Hank had shaken his head. "Nobody can take it away.””

Charles de Lint

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Glasswrights of the Sun by Charles de Lint, 1995

Skin markings serve as personal history, anchoring identity and memory against loss or doubt.

In simple terms: Skin marks keep identity alive.

Key Takeaway

Preserve personal symbols that remind you of your journey.

Themes

identity memory resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal journaling
  • tattoo decisions
  • mental health counseling
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

symbolism self‑recognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor your past without clinging to it?
  • What symbols define you?
A Different Perspective

Symbols can be misinterpreted or cause stigma.

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