"Every trend in my high school was terrible! I used to wear my hair in a tight bun and let two long pieces hang in the front. I'd also wear really dark eyeliner and bright pink eyeshadow. For some reason, my friends and I thought it was really fashionable to wear a short tie with our uniforms."

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

About India de Beaufort

India de Beaufort is a British actress. She began her career as a child actress in the CBBC series The Basil Brush Show (2003–2005). She went on to star in the BBC Two comedy Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire (2009), the ABC series Jane by Design (2012), Blood & Oil (2015) and Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (2017–2018), and the NBC series Night Court (2023−2024). She also had a recurring role in the CW series One Tree Hill (2009–2010). Her films include The Better Half (2015) and Kimi (2022).

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