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 Kübler-Ross

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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 KÜBLER-ROSS

psychiatrist, author

COMMENTS

Anonymous APRIL 5, 2018
This is great. Thanks. You will always see the person's true colors when it gets dark, and **it hits the fan!
DIANE CARR from CORDOVA, Tn. JANUARY 20, 2018
True beauty is revealed only if there is light from within. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Sheila from Nova Scotia AUGUST 16, 2017
Let your little light shine ...you encourage others to let their's shine too.
Karen from USA JANUARY 1, 2017
Always Let Your Light Shine For The World To View Your Beauty, Which Inspires Others To Shine.
joyrylle from matalam MARCH 9, 2016
it so very inspiring...............,,,,

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