And she thought then how strange it was that disaster–the sort of disaster that drained the blood from your body and took the air out of your lungs and hit you again and again in the face–could be at times, such a thing of beauty.

Anita Shreve
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This quote is the perfect way to express the beauty of a person who has been through a difficult period. A tragic event can be a source of inspiration for many people. In this case, the main character in the story is looking back on what she thought was a catastrophic event. However, after she had time to reflect, she realized that it had not been all bad. In fact, she still considered it beautiful because it had taught her some important lessons about life and love.

Source: The Pilots Wife

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