when I was struck by the irony

I'd like to be pretty; No one would notice anything else.

But.

I'd hate to be pretty; No one would notice anything else.

I'd like to smile; People would think I'm happy.

But.

I'd hate to smile; People would think I'm happy.

I'd like to be authentic; Because people would know me.

But.

I'd hate to be authentic; Because people would know me.