Quote by Bryant H. McGill

Many openly show discontentment with their looks, but few with their intelligence. I, however, assure you there are many more plain minds than faces.

Many openly show discontentment with their looks, but few wi

Summary

This quote highlights the fact that people often express dissatisfaction with their physical appearance, but rarely do they openly express discontent with their intellectual abilities. The speaker suggests that there are actually more people with average or limited intelligence than there are people with unattractive physical features. This highlights the importance of valuing and appreciating one's intellectual capacities rather than solely focusing on superficial aspects like appearance.

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Intelligence

By Bryant H. McGill

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