“He’s not ugly, you’re just looking with ugly eyes,” said the 4 1/2-year-old daughter of a friend. And I’ve never forgotten that sagely observation. After all, variety really is the spice of life. And in the world’s pantry the spice of life shelf goes on forever. So… Ugly? Or uniquely beautiful? See for yourself.
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“No one is born ugly, we’re just born in a judgmental society.” ~Kim Namjoon
“Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” ~Forrest Gump
“If all we had were roses, would the thorns then be beautiful?” ~Kamand Kojouri
“Lady Astor: “Sir. Winston, you are a drunk!” Winston Churchill: “And you, madam, are ugly. But I shall be sober in the morning.” (Reported exchange with Winston Churchill)
“Beauty is instantly more than doubled, and ugliness is more than halved, by the mere act of smiling.” ~Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Note: All of the humans in this gallery are sought-after models — not despite, but because of their unique birth conditions.
I especially like the quote from Kim Namjoon.
Great message
Thanks, L.G.
Love the smiling quote with which I agree wholeheartedly.
It is interesting to see how “beauty” is perceived in different cultures as well as throughout the ages.
It truly is, Geoff, and paradigm-shifting if we allow to be.
“He’s not ugly, you’re just looking with ugly eyes,” said the 4 1/2-year-old daughter of a friend. Absolutely! Out of the mouths of babes . . .
Mokokoma Mokhonoana’s quote speaks volumes and so so the images. Thanks, Mitch. 🙂
My pleasure, Nancy.
Out of the mouths of babes……..
I echo Sheree’s words–kids often have amazing wisdom.
Beautiful, Mitch! If we could all see with “beautiful” eyes! ❤️🙏
Yes indeed, Karla❣
Well, except for the hairless cat; no matter your eyes, that critter is butt-ugly!😂
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Thank you for that thought, Mitch. My husband has had seventeen operations in the past fifteen years to remove cancer from his face and then rebuild his face. Damned stuff kept coming back and they had to keep cutting into him. HIs last two scans have been clear, so here’s hoping . . .
No one could accuse him of being good looking, but to me he is the most beautiful person in the world. We were both left speechless recently when a child in the supermarket said, ‘Daddy, look at that man. He’s ugly!’ His father’s response was, ‘F**k, yes.’ and off they went. 🤷♀️
“Ugly eyes” indeed, Sandy❣
““He’s not ugly, you’re just looking with ugly eyes,” said the 4 1/2-year-old daughter of a friend.” Wow what a smart kid!
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ha! out of the mouths of babes…
splendid gallery.
“unique beauty” is a nice expression. everyone and every thing shares the inherent beauty of being.
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And Happy Friday to you, Graham.
Absolutely best quote ever. What a fantastic child.
I agree.
I liked Kim Namjoon’s quote 😊
I would say especially about the animals enchanting,
“There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.”
― Edgar Allan Poe
Great quote, Ren.
Fascinating…
My daughter and I watched “The Queen’s Gambit” last week and were amazed at the actress playing the lead. She has a unique face – she’ll never be mistaken for another actress. At the beginning, with the dorky haircut, she looked downright weird. But by the end of the movie, we could see how breathtakingly gorgeous she was.
As for people I know, it seems they get lovelier or uglier as I get to know them, depending on what I learn about their character.
I’m the same way, Annie. And, yes, btw, besides being a teriffic actress, Anya Taylor-Joy has an attractiveness all her own.
These are oddly beautiful.
Children see the world in such a simplistic fashion. I hope we all retain that quality throughout life!
~Kimberly
Me too, Kimberly.
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“You’re just looking at it with ugly eyes…” 😅😂
Well according to me beauty is fully based on Point of View. If I love sunset I love it and the same for every scenario which is a good concept of something is beautiful for someone it’s ugly for someone else. It’s a topic that needs to be studied about 🙂↕️
Great quotes 🤣😎🙃
Everything in nature is beautiful in its own way. I’m a ten-year-old and my friends include snails, millipedes, lizards, slugs, beetles and other critters.
That’s great, Viren!