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About this quote

What does it mean?
Accepting your flaws and keeping humor leads to dignity.
In plain terms
Admit you are imperfect and stay funny to find grace.
What can you take from it?
Humor and humility bring grace.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • dealing with criticism
  • self improvement

Putting it to work

  • laugh at yourself
  • accept imperfections

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle your flaws?
  • Can humor fix anything?

Another view

Not all flaws are amusing or acceptable.

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