Quote: “Better to admit your faults than dress them in borrowed competence.”
— Bea Lurt
Bea Lurt has always championed the honest chaos of human imperfection. In a world obsessed with appearing capable, she reminds us that pretence is just poorly applied wallpaper — impressive from a distance, but peeling at the corners when you look too closely.
Her words echo her lifelong philosophy: that true confidence comes from owning your mistakes, not hiding them under someone else’s expertise. Bea believed that failure is far less embarrassing than fakery — because at least failure can lead to improvement. Pretence, on the other hand, tends to lead only to awkward PowerPoint presentations and smoking printers.
This quote captures Bea’s unique blend of humour and humility. It’s a reminder that authenticity may not always impress, but it always endures — and usually gets better reviews.
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