Diane von Furstenberg

You can’t tell my face is swollen when it’s lifted by a huge smile.

is no longer about looking beautiful, but about feeling beautiful and fulfilled.

Days went by, and slowly the rose began to fade. Even fading, it maintained its beauty. Some of the petals dried, curled, and had little brown spots on them, giving it a special beauty that was different from the beauty it had when it was fresh and new. I felt connected to that rose. Every time I see a new imperfection appear on my face, I think of that rose and how beautiful it was. I want to grow to be that rose