Quote #90534
I don't know. Just because someone's pretty doesn't mean she's decent. Or vice versa. I'm not into appearances. I like flaws, I think they make things interesting.
Sarah Dessen
About This Quote
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Interpretation
The speaker rejects the easy equation of physical beauty with moral worth, insisting that “pretty” and “decent” don’t reliably correlate. The line pushes back against social sorting—especially common in teen settings—where appearance becomes a proxy for character. By valuing “flaws,” the speaker also reframes imperfection as a source of individuality and narrative interest: what makes a person compelling is complexity, not polish. The quote therefore works as a small manifesto against superficial judgment and for a more humane, curiosity-driven way of seeing others, where contradictions and rough edges are not disqualifying but revealing.




