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“Beauty, as defined by society at large, seemed to be only about who was best at looking like everyone else.”

Quote by Lucy Grealy

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Lucy Grealy was an American poet known for her unique writing style and profound reflections on life experiences. Her work often focuses on personal experiences, particularly her struggle with cancer and themes of body image and identity. more

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