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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American actress and model (1943-1969)
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American actress and model (1943-1969)
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American actress and model (1943-1969)
I don’t fool myself. I can’t see myself doing Shakespeare.
American actress and model (1943-1969)
My whole life has been decided by fate.
American actress and model (1943-1969)
I honestly don’t understand the big fuss made over nudity and sex in films. It’s silly.
American actress and model (1943-1969)
Sexiness is all in the eye of the beholder. I think it should be. Absolutely. My sex appeal, whatever it might be, isn’t obvious… at least to me.
American actress and model (1943-1969)
I guess I’m too outspoken.
American actress and model (1943-1969)
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.
American actress and model (1943-1969)