--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: My face seems too square and my eyes too…" description: "\"My face seems too square and my eyes too big, like I'm perpetually surprised, but there's nothing wrong with me that I can fix.\" — David Levithan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c7/david-levithan-67_appearance_my-face-seems-too-square-and-my-eyes-too_2725847.jpg" --- # My face seems too square and my eyes too big, like I'm… ![“My face seems too square and my eyes too big, like I'm perpetually surprised, but there's nothing wrong with me that I can fix.” quote by David Levithan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c7/david-levithan-67_appearance_my-face-seems-too-square-and-my-eyes-too_2725847.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c7/david-levithan-67_appearance_my-face-seems-too-square-and-my-eyes-too_2725847.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c7/david-levithan-67_appearance_my-face-seems-too-square-and-my-eyes-too_2725847.jpg) > “My face seems too square and my eyes too big, like I'm perpetually surprised, but there's nothing wrong with me that I can fix.” [David Levithan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-levithan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Physical appearance feels odd, yet there is nothing to fix; acceptance of self. **In simple terms:** Feels odd but okay as is. Key Takeaway Embrace self‑acceptance despite perceived flaws. Themes self‑acceptance body image identity confidence Mood introspective empathetic Type personal psychological When to use this quote - school environment - social media - personal relationships Key Concepts psychology social norms self‑esteem Questions to Reflect On - How do you define personal beauty? - What steps foster self‑love? A Different Perspective May minimize genuine insecurity. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Faces](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/faces/) [Girl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/girl/) ## Related quotes > [Notice how we are perpetually surprised at Time. ('How time flies! Fancy John being grown-up and married! I can hardly believe it!') 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