“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known loss, known struggle, and have found their way out of their depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with the compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
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The one exception to the quote I’ve encountered is the secret army of rich old white women who have never faced any significant misery or despair, they volunteer at homeless shelters and rape crisis centers. They have twinkling eyes, huge hearts, and say, “oh my goodness!”