Some we proudly display on our arms, while others we shyly conceal. Tattoo the moments of sorrow as well as the moments of splendor and beauty. Tattoo in an acknowledgment and tribute to home, and tattooing your beliefs that define who you are. Whether we intended to or not, every moment of our lives are tattooed to our heart. Forrest Curran
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In this quote, Nelson Mandela explains that one should not only exhibit their positive traits through the artwork on their skin, but to also display the negative traits in an appropriate manner. If you are proud of your bad moments, show them off proudly. Likewise, if you are ashamed of your good moments, cover them up.

Source: Purple Buddha Project: Purple Book Of Selflove

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