From one of my favorite short stories, "The Cats of San Martino":
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"You are gentle and respectful with creatures smaller than yourself," the Siamese added. "And though you're hurting, you act with honesty, humor, and resilience. All these things we find beautiful."
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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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