Something inspirational:

"Beauty is certainly not all these breathtaking body features the eye can see. Beauty is more of the moral ethics qualities that instill someone's personality.”

RICARDO DEROSE

"Beauty is not just the breath-taking features the eye can see. True beauty lies in one’s moral qualities – the ethics and character that shape a person’s spirit. Yet the world often overlooks this. Real beauty is skin-deep: it resides in how we treat others, in the good we do, and in the way we make life better for those around us. As age fades physical appearance, what remains is who we are at our core – that is the beauty that truly lasts. And I know we all know this. It's something for the world to think about – never more true than in 2025."

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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2 comments on “A Ricardo Derose quote”

  1. Thank you for sharing my words in such a thoughtful space.

    It is always meaningful to see Philoetry resonate beyond its original setting, especially in a place dedicated to reflection and personal growth.

    I truly appreciate the feature and the intention behind your work.

    ~ Ricardo Derose
    The Philoet Of The Infinity

  2. Hi Ricardo, and welcome to The CP Diary.

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a response on your quote – it really means a lot.

    Sharing your quote felt like one of those moments where something just fits, and I’m so glad you feel it resonated beyond its original space.

    That’s exactly what I have tried to do with The CP Diary – it's what it's about – creating a place where words can connect, reflect, and reach people in meaningful ways.

    I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. It adds even more depth to the piece, reading your words, knowing you are the 'author' behind it.

    Ilana

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