We are all ugly duckling

We are all ugly duckling.

All our first love are ugly duckling.
But from then on, our future loves become graceful swans.

She believe in promises, and all things beautiful.

She seeks happiness, and realises that disappointment is a form of happiness in itself, because only with hope can you find disappointment.

Regret is also happiness, for there is something for you to regret upon.

She seeks love, only to find out love takes on many forms.

Pardon for the poor translation.
Above is an extract from Zhang Xiao Xian book "我们都是丑小鸭"
Now I know why she is such a popular author.
Her words are philosophical indeed.