It takes a long time to make me beautiful, but it goes fast to make me ugly.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that it takes a lot of effort and time to look and feel your best, but it's much easier and quicker to let yourself go and look bad. It's a reminder that maintaining your appearance and taking care of yourself requires consistent hard work, while letting yourself go can happen in a much shorter time. The quote suggests that beauty and ugliness are not just about physical appearance, but also about the effort you put into presenting yourself well.
About Stellan Skarsgard
Stellan John Skarsgardis a Swedish actor. He is known for his collaborations with director Lars von Trier, appearing in Breaking the Waves (1996), Dancer in the Dark (2000), Dogville (2003), Melancholia (2011), and Nymphomaniac (2013).
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