Beauty Quote by Laurell K. Hamilton
““It is true, perhaps, that your beauty is not a flashy beauty, as is Asher's, or Jean-Claude's, or even your Nathaniel's, but it is beauty nonetheless. Perhaps the more precious, for it grows not at the first sight of the eye, but a little more each time one speaks with you or watches you move so commandingly into a situation, or watches the truth in your eyes when you say that you are not beautiful, and I realize that you mean it. That you are not being humble, or playing silly games, you simply do not see yourself." "See, that's not beauty, that's pretty with a personality that you like." "But do you not see, Anita, that there is beauty that hits the eye like a bolt of lighting, that burns and sears and blinds. It is more disaster than pleasure. But yours, yours is a beauty that lulls one into comfort, into not protecting one's eyes from the light, then one night you realize that the moon, too, has its beauty.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Bloody Bones, 2006
True beauty is subtle, growing with deeper connection, unlike flashy, immediate attraction that can be overwhelming.
In simple terms: Deep, lasting beauty beats superficial allure.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships that reveal inner beauty over time.
Themes
beauty
relationships
self‑perception
Mood
thoughtful
warm
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship building
- personal development
- self‑esteem workshops
Key Concepts
psychology
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance inner and outer beauty?
- What role does self‑acceptance play in attraction?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on inner beauty may overlook the importance of external presentation.
