We all have moments when we don’t feel our best. Maybe you had a bad day at work or didn’t get the result you wanted. When these things happen, it’s easy to start focusing on our outer appearance and how it doesn’t measure up to your expectations. What if I tell you to consider this: instead of trying to change how you look on the outside, you can refocus your mindset by celebrating your inner beauty.
But how specifically can you channel your inner gorgeousness? Start by accepting compliments graciously. Instead of downplaying a compliment or shrugging it off, confidently smile and say, “Thank you!” This helps you see the positive things that others see in you and reinforces your self-worth.
Another way to increase self-confidence is by practising positive affirmations. These can be short statements like “I am beautiful” or “I am worthy”. Repeating these phrases to yourself daily can help train your brain to focus on the positive and ignore negative self-talk. Finally, don’t be afraid to show your inner beauty to the world! Do whatever makes you feel confident – the more you exude inner beauty, the more others will see it.
Inner beauty is about self-confidence and being empowered. It’s about knowing your worth and being proud of who you are! In a world where beauty is often defined by what’s on the outside, it’s refreshing to read quotes that celebrate the beauty of your inner self. Here, we’ve collected 40 of our favourite quotes to help you appreciate your unique beauty. Whether you’re dealing with insecurities or need a little boost of confidence, they will remind you that true beauty comes from within.
- “Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.” – Sophia Loren
- “Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance!” – Coco Chanel
- “The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.” – Audrey Hepburn
- “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” – Khalil Gibran
- “To me, beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s about knowing and accepting who you are.” – Ellen DeGeneres
- “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
- “Beauty is about enhancing what you have. Let yourself shine through.” – Janelle Monae
- “No matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and honesty are written across her face, she will be beautiful.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
- “A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears.” – Anne Roiphe
- “The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.” – Audrey Hepburn
- “What you do, the way you think makes you beautiful.” – Scott Westerfeld
- “I’m convinced that inner beauty radiates from within, making someone even more attractive.” – Ellen DeGeneres
- “Inner beauty should be the most important part of improving one’s self.” – Priscilla Presley
- “I think the definition of beauty is somebody who’s comfortable in their own skin and celebrates that they’re unique and different.” – Drew Barrymore
- “The real sin against life is to abuse and destroy beauty, even one’s own – even more, one’s own, for that has been put in our care, and we are responsible for its preservation.” – Katherine Anne Porter
- “Outer beauty turns the head, but inner beauty turns the heart.” – Helen J. Russell
- “Everything that is made beautiful and fair and lovely is made for the eye of one who sees.” – Rumi
- “True beauty resides within a good heart, not in superficial things like hair, makeup, or clothes.” – Unknown
- “Inner beauty, too, needs occasionally to be told it is beautiful.” – Robert Brault
- “The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place in which love resides.” – Audrey Hepburn
- “Beauty is not about having a pretty face. It is about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and most importantly a pretty soul.” – Unknown
- “Beauty shouldn’t be about changing yourself to achieve an ideal or be more socially acceptable. Real beauty, the interesting, truly pleasing kind, is about honoring the beauty within you and without you. It’s about knowing that someone else’s definition of pretty has no hold over you.” – Golda Poretsky
- “Beauty lies not in a flawless complexion but in the stories that are told by each transitioning line on a woman’s face.” – Alyscia Cunningham
- “To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.” – Young MA
- “Natural beauty really entices men. They will tell you this time and time again, and studies consistently prove it.” – Helen Fisher
- “To experience sublime natural beauty is to confront the total inadequacy of language to describe what you see. Words cannot convey the scale of a view that is so stunning it is felt.” – Eleanor Catton
- “Beauty is not something you buy; instead, beauty is what lies within.” – Byron Pulsifer
- “I love natural beauty, and I think it’s your best look, but I think makeup as an artist is so transformative.” – Marina and the Diamonds
- “Being natural is incredibly empowering for women because it’s just who you are. You’re embracing all the beautiful things about you from your head to your toes. Because when you mask so much of your natural beauty, people don’t get to see that.” – Rozonda Thomas
- “Beauty is the illumination of your soul.” – John O’Donohue
- “Outer beauty attracts, but inner beauty captivates.” – Kate Angell
- “A pure heart is superlatively rare and even more attractive.” – J. S. B. Morse
- “Inner beauty, too, needs occasionally to be told it is beautiful.” – Robert Brault
- “We see the beauty within and cannot say no.” – Dave Eggers
- “True beauty is when someone radiates that they like themselves.” – Aimee Mullins
- “Our hearts are drunk with a beauty our eyes could never see.” – George W. Russell
- “Beauty lives with kindness.” – William Shakespeare
- “Beauty is not something you buy; instead, beauty is what lies within.” – Byron Pulsifer
- “Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.” – John Ray
