Beauty Quote by Paule Marshall
“We live surrounded by white images, and white in this world is synonymous with the good, light, beauty, success, so that, despite ourselves sometimes, we run after that whiteness and deny our darkness, which has been made into the symbol of all that is evil and inferior.”
About This Quote
Societal standards equate whiteness with positivity, causing people to reject their own darker aspects deemed negative.
In simple terms: White is seen as good, black as bad, leading to self‑denial.
Key Takeaway
Embrace all parts of yourself, not just the praised ones.
Themes
culture
race
self‑acceptance
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- media consumption
- education
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
internalized racism
beauty standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself have you hidden?
- How can you challenge cultural stereotypes?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated biases is difficult.
