Ugly Quotes

Honest lines about the things nobody calls pretty.

Several of these quotes use 'ugly' with a wink, like the familiar complaint about an unflattering bridesmaid dress, while others turn more serious, criticizing a culture that consumes far too much. A few quotes also touch on real geopolitical tensions.


One quote traces the word into a design career, describing early work making billboard text readable at a glance and at speed. For related reading, see our beauty quotes or the more upbeat beautiful quotes page.