Quote by Nicole Lapin

Intelligence is attractive, but so is life experience. You can't amass it just by reading a ton of books. But you can live a lot of life in a short time. Travel. Talk to everyone. Collect adventures, and use them to understand the world. That's how you learn to treat people well. And that's sexy.

Intelligence is attractive, but so is life experience. You c

Summary

This quote suggests that while intelligence may be appealing, life experience is equally attractive. It emphasizes that a wealth of knowledge cannot be solely gained through reading books; however, it can be obtained by living a diverse and adventurous life. The quote encourages embracing experiences such as traveling, having conversations with different individuals, and collecting a multitude of adventures as a way to broaden one's understanding of the world. Ultimately, it suggests that treating people well is a product of learning from these experiences, which adds to a person's allure and attractiveness.

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By Nicole Lapin

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