What are the requirements of a beauty pageant judge? ? br br I once thought I could judge beauty. br br Beauty rarely br owns a swimsuit br or an evening gown br or has perfect teeth br or the right size thighs br br or has sincere joy while waving to the crowd. br br Beauty is wealth of the soul br and sometimes, poverty of the bones. br Beauty is a child's smile br before the crushing pain of broken dreams. br Beauty is getting up and brushing off your ego. br Beauty is listening, even when it feels like br your ears are going to fall off. br Beauty is encouraging someone br because it will benefit them, NOT YOU. br Beauty is a broken back at start br but a lifted spirit at the finish line. br Beauty is a kiss of true love in the pouring rain. br br Beauty rarely br happens on the main stage br or in the spotlight. br And beauty rarely br gets applause.