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What does it mean?
Character and creative thinking matter more than physical appearance.
In plain terms
Who you are and your imagination matter more than how you look.
What can you take from it?
Inner qualities outweigh outer appearance.

Where it applies

  • self-reflection
  • judging others
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • focus on skills
  • value character

Questions to consider

  • What matters more to you?
  • How do you value people?

Another view

Beauty still holds social power in many contexts.

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