Beauty quote by Katherine Anne Porter

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The real sin against life is to abuse and destroy beauty, even ones own even more, ones own, for that has been put in ou
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"The real sin against life is to abuse and destroy beauty, even one's own even more, one's own, for that has been put in our care and we are responsible for its well-being"

- Katherine Anne Porter

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This quote by Katherine Anne Porter speaks with the significance of looking after the beauty in our lives. It suggests that it is a sin to abuse and ruin appeal, particularly when it is something that has been turned over to us. This could refer to physical appeal, such as nature, or it might describe the beauty of relationships, such as friends and family. In either case, we are accountable for the wellness of the charm in our lives, and it is our responsibility to safeguard it. This quote motivates us to be mindful of the appeal in our lives and to look after it, rather than abusing or destroying it. It is a pointer that we are accountable for the appeal in our lives, and that we must make every effort to secure it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Katherine Anne Porter between May 15, 1890 and September 18, 1980. She was a famous Journalist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Beauty. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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