Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

This woman is beautiful and clever: but how much cleverer she would have become if she were not beautiful!

This woman is beautiful and clever: but how much cleverer sh

Summary

This quote signifies how society often places a higher value on physical beauty rather than individual intelligence or talents. It implies that being beautiful might overshadow or distract from a person's intellectual growth and accomplishments. The quote suggests the contrast between the societal emphasis on beauty and the potential for further intellectual development if someone were not constrained by societal expectations based on their physical appearance.

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Woman Beautiful Clever

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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