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Once internalized, social discipline becomes self-discipline—a hidden violence that occurs within oneself, rather than towards external systems. This internalization manifests tangibly through the emergence of pearls and teeth from the flesh, leaving invasive wounds. Pearls are the fruits of endured suffering, admired for their aesthetic appeal; teeth serve as defensive weapons, unsettling others due to their hostility. Both pearls and teeth signify individual responses to intrusions.
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