Everything that’s realistic has some sort of ugliness in it. Even a flower is ugly when it wilts, a bird when it seeks its prey, the ocean when it becomes violent.

Meaning of the quote

This quote is saying that reality often has an ugly or unpleasant side to it. Even beautiful things like flowers, birds, and the ocean can look ugly or scary when they're going through natural changes or processes. The point is that nothing in real life is perfect or beautiful all the time. There is often an unattractive side to even the most beautiful things.

About Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate was an American actress and model who gained fame in the 1960s. She appeared in various films and was hailed as one of Hollywood’s most promising newcomers, but tragically, she was murdered by the Manson Family cult in 1969 at the age of 26 while she was pregnant.

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