Quote by Tana French

A bore or an uggo might manage not to get up anyone's nose, but if a girl's got brains and looks and personality, she's going to piss someone off, somewhere along the way.

A bore or an uggo might manage not to get up anyone's nose,

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who possesses both intelligence and attractiveness, coupled with a pleasant personality, is bound to upset someone at some point in their life. It implies that while a boring or unattractive person may be able to avoid annoying others, someone who possesses a combination of characteristics that make them stand out is more likely to attract both positive and negative attention. This quote highlights the fact that being exceptional in various aspects can sometimes be seen as threatening or intimidating by certain individuals.

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Beauty Intelligence Confidence Ugly

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