"Some women hold up dresses that are so ugly and they always say the same thing: 'This looks much better on.' On what? On fire?"

Beauty

Create & Download Quote Image

Select Template

Optimized for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Insight & Reflection

This reflection on beauty by Rita Rudner resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in beauty is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Rita Rudner

Rita Rudner is an American stand-up comedian and actress. Beginning her career as a Broadway actress, Rudner noticed the lack of female comedians in New York City and turned to stand-up comedy, where she has performed for over three decades. Her performance on a variety of HBO specials and numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson helped establish Rudner as one of the notable comics to emerge from the comedy boom of the 1980s.

More quotes by Rita Rudner →
Editorial Note: This quote is curated and fact-checked by the Quotes Archive Editorial Team. Verified Literature Specialist.

More by Rita Rudner

"Someday I want to be rich. Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be."

Read more →

"We've begun to long for the pitter-patter of little feet - so we bought a dog. Well, it's cheaper, and you get more feet."

Read more →

"I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry."

Read more →

More about Beauty

View all Beauty quotes →