Famous quote by Primo Levi

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I live in my house as I live inside my skin: I know more beautiful, more ample, more sturdy and more picturesque skins:
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"I live in my house as I live inside my skin: I know more beautiful, more ample, more sturdy and more picturesque skins: but it would seem to me unnatural to exchange them for mine"

- Primo Levi

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Primo Levi's quote speaks to the concept of self-acceptance and the significance of being comfortable in one's own skin. He is suggesting that although there might be other people with more gorgeous, more adequate, more sturdy and more stunning skins, he is content with his own. He is highlighting the idea that it would be unnatural to exchange his own skin for another person's. This quote speaks with the concept of self-love and self-acceptance, and the importance of being comfortable in one's own skin. It is a pointer that although we may not constantly be happy with our physical appearance, we should make every effort to accept ourselves and be content with who we are. It is a reminder that we need to not compare ourselves to others, but rather concentrate on our own unique qualities and welcome our own private beauty.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Primo Levi between July 31, 1919 and April 11, 1987. He/she was a famous Scientist from Italy. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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