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What does it mean?
Tattoos represent both suffering and enjoyment simultaneously.
In plain terms
Tattoos hurt but feel good too.
What can you take from it?
Beauty often involves pain.

Where it applies

  • body art
  • personal style
  • memories

Putting it to work

  • getting inked
  • expressing identity
  • accepting pain

Questions to consider

  • Why do people choose tattoos?
  • Is pain necessary for art?

Another view

Not everyone finds pleasure in physical pain.

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