--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I never entertained the dreadful thought…" description: "\"I never entertained the dreadful thought that my face was anything other than good and fair until, in an act of revelation, I picked up a mirror.\" — Da..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fa/dafydd-ap-gwilym-101458_faces_i-never-entertained-the-dreadful-thought_471476.jpg" --- # I never entertained the dreadful thought that my face was… ![“I never entertained the dreadful thought that my face was anything other than good and fair until, in an act of revelation, I picked up a mirror.” quote by Dafydd ap Gwilym](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fa/dafydd-ap-gwilym-101458_faces_i-never-entertained-the-dreadful-thought_471476.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fa/dafydd-ap-gwilym-101458_faces_i-never-entertained-the-dreadful-thought_471476.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fa/dafydd-ap-gwilym-101458_faces_i-never-entertained-the-dreadful-thought_471476.jpg) > “I never entertained the dreadful thought that my face was anything other than good and fair until, in an act of revelation, I picked up a mirror.” [Dafydd ap Gwilym](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dafydd-ap-gwilym/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The poet discovers his own self‑image only after looking in a mirror, realizing his face is ordinary. **In simple terms:** A mirror reveals true appearance. Key Takeaway Use self‑reflection to understand yourself. Themes self‑awareness identity reflection humor Mood contemplative lighthearted Type Faces:1 Fairs:0 Inspirational:1 Inspirational life:0 Life:1 Mirror:1 Mirrors:0 Revelation:0 Revelations:0 Dreadful Thought:0 Picked Mirror:0 Revelation Picked:0 When to use this quote - daily grooming - self‑assessment - confidence building Key Concepts perception self‑image personal growth Questions to Reflect On - What does your reflection tell you? - How does self‑image affect confidence? 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