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The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.
— Clairee Belcher • Steel Magnolias
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker jokes that humanity's one real distinction from other creatures is a talent for adding decorative extras. The quip deflates human pride with wit, suggesting that hats, jewellery and scarves matter more to us than reason or civilisation.
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