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Oluwaseyi Bello's avatar

For me, beauty escapes any particular structure or idea. I mean, many people find beauty in the figure of a broken dying, Jewish Man. One does not have to be pretty to be beautiful, one just needs to exist.

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Iretomiwa Ekisola's avatar

This is so well said. Glad you enjoyed reading. Also, thank you for sharing your thoughts

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Solace's avatar

This is very valid. People used to dislike me when I don’t say thank you anytime they say “you are pretty” or “you are beautiful.” This is often because I feel people sometimes think they are doing you a favour when they compliment your looks and they are expecting a thank you as their reward.

But after reading an interview by the late F(x) Sulli (May Her Soul Continue to Rest in Peace) where she said “telling me I’m pretty is still you judging me and it clearly shows you have a bias towards those that don’t look the same as me.” I ultimately gained a different perspective.

Thank you for sharing this Iretomiwa. The world needs more fresh and unbiased thinkers like you

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Iretomiwa Ekisola's avatar

Thank you for reading. Glad you enjoyed reading. I also agree with the Sulli quote and thank you for sharing it. Thank you for the compliment, made me smile.

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