And I kissed a girl with a broken jaw that her father gave to her. She had eyes bright enough to burn me. They reminded me of yours.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Beauty can exist in damaged people and remind us of others.
- In plain terms
- A hurt person can still shine and remind you of someone.
- What can you take from it?
- See value in damaged people and memories.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who does a broken person remind you of?
- What beauty do you see in damage?
Another view
Not all damage hides beauty or connection.
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