Beautiful is he who recognizes what is truly beautiful, Even if the surface is ugly. Truthful is he who says what is true, Even if the truth is ugly. Ugly is he who measures beauty by its exterior, Without first weighing the interior. And ugly is the man who judges harshly what he sees looking out, Without first judging what he sees in the mirror. Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun (2010) Suzy Kassem
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In Suzy Kassem’s poem, she describes people who will judge others based on what they see on the outside. But, true beauty is found in the inside, not the outside. If a person does not recognize what they have on the inside, they will never be able to recognize true beauty. Truthful people should always say what is true, even if it is ugly.

They should not be ashamed of having ugly truths since the truth may help someone else realize what is beautiful. And, if a person judges harshly what they see looking out without first judging themselves in the mirror, then that person will always be dissatisfied with the reflection of their own ugly face.

Source: Rise Up And Salute The Sun: The Writings Of Suzy Kassem

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