--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: One's self is always shifting in…" description: "\"One's self is always shifting in relationship to beauty and you always have to be able to incorporate yourself or your new self into life. Like your sk..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/kiki-smith-10643_able_one-s-self-is-always-shifting-in-relatio_3229138.jpg" --- # One's self is always shifting in relationship to beauty… ![“One's self is always shifting in relationship to beauty and you always have to be able to incorporate yourself or your new self into life. Like your skin starts hanging off your arms and stuff, and then you have to think, well that's really beautiful too. It just isn't beautiful in a way that I…” quote by Kiki Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/kiki-smith-10643_able_one-s-self-is-always-shifting-in-relatio_3229138.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/kiki-smith-10643_able_one-s-self-is-always-shifting-in-relatio_3229138.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/682/kiki-smith-10643_able_one-s-self-is-always-shifting-in-relatio_3229138.jpg) > “One's self is always shifting in relationship to beauty and you always have to be able to incorporate yourself or your new self into life. Like your skin starts hanging off your arms and stuff, and then you have to think, well that's really beautiful too. It just isn't beautiful in a way that I knew it was beautiful before.” [Kiki Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiki-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Identity changes as we encounter new forms of beauty, requiring us to accept and integrate evolving selves. **In simple terms:** Self evolves with beauty; accept change. Key Takeaway Embrace change and integrate new self. Themes identity beauty self-acceptance Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - artistic practice - social interaction Key Concepts self-concept aesthetic perception Questions to Reflect On - How do you integrate new aspects of yourself? - What beauty challenges your previous self-image? 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