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Lily Tomlin

If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library?

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote humorously questions why something considered beautiful, like truth, isn't treated with the same care or attention we give to appearance. It suggests that truth may not be as appealing or glamorous as we often say it is.

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