Annie DillardBeauty and grace are performed whether or not we will or sense them. The least we can do is try to be there.
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Beauty and grace are performed whether or not we will or sense them. The least we can do is try to be there. People say that beauty and grace are always in the eye of the beholder. However, this is really not true.
The fact is that beauty and grace are performed whether or not we will it or sense it. For example, take a person who has lost their job or someone who has recently been divorced. If they are still able to find something to smile about it means that they have a lot of beauty in their life.
On the other hand, if they are complaining all the time, they are missing out on the chance to feel beautiful.
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