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She was always going out on a limb for everyone. Everyone but herself. There was an ethereal quality about her. She had this thing I sometimes wished I'd had, even though I knew that eventually it might be bad for me. Do you understand? She had this kind of beauty and fragility, and you just knew she was bound to get hurt because of it. But still you couldn't help but admiring that quality in her. She was just such a special person.

Sharon Tate#20

KindnessVulnerabilityAdmirationFragilitySacrifice

About this quote

What does it mean?
The subject was self-sacrificing and had an ethereal quality that made her vulnerable to getting hurt, yet admirable.
In plain terms
She was kind and beautiful but likely to get hurt because of it.
What can you take from it?
Vulnerability can be beautiful but often leads to pain.

Where it applies

  • observing others
  • personal relationships
  • life lessons

Putting it to work

  • protect the vulnerable
  • recognize selflessness

Questions to consider

  • Why do we admire those who suffer?
  • Is fragility a strength or weakness?

Another view

Being selfless doesn't always mean you will get hurt.

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