Quote by Helen Gurley Brown

Beauty can't amuse you, but brainwork -- reading, writing, thinking--can.

Beauty can't amuse you, but brainwork -- reading, writing, t

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This quote implies that although beauty may be visually pleasing, it has limited ability to captivate or engage a person. Instead, intellectual activities that challenge the mind, such as reading, writing, and thinking, have the potential to truly entertain and stimulate one's intellect. It suggests that while beauty may provide temporary enjoyment, it is the pursuit of knowledge and mental engagement that can offer a more fulfilling and rewarding experience.

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